Radio Frequency Systems (RFS), have added new multi-band product models to the popular RF X-TREME antenna portfolio to best support a broader frequency range including 694-960 MHz and 1695-2690 MHz. RFS’ RF X-TREME family of antennas provides high-performance triple-band capability in a compact dual-band package to support multiple bands with no compromises in electrical performance.
The RF X-TREME base station antenna’s design provides the highest gain and cross-polar discrimination combined with the best vertical pattern control of any triple-band antenna of its size in the industry. By providing full-band coverage on every port, RFS enables operators to now implement 4xRx and 4xMIMO on any of the higher frequency bands for excellent cell-edge performance with 30 percent fewer base stations. The design features and capabilities in the multi-band RF X-TREME platform make it ideal for adding capacity and coverage to existing sites. It is also well-suited for new sites because it allows operators to support additional bands in the future without replacing the antenna. Ultra-broadband (UBB) capabilities support bands in both low (698-960MHz) and high (1695-2690MHz) frequency ranges with a single antenna that accommodates the full spectrum of LTE and 4G applications – including LTE700, LTE800, LTE2.6 – now and into the future.
The new additions include RF X-TREME™ Cross-Polarized Penta-Band Antenna for 694-2690MHz (APXVB4L26X-C-I20) and two RF X-TREME™ Quad-Band XXXXpol Antennas for 790-2690MHz (APXVNGLL26XD-C and APXVNGLL26XTD-C). RFS antennas provide the capacity of three full-band antennas by orienting them side by side to achieve high gain and optimal performance in a single package, allowing operators to support their customers’ increasing data demands. Using the entire antenna length for every band instead of the traditional method of stacking antennas on top of one another means operators can evolve from a dual-band antenna to a triple-band antenna of the same length and maintain similar gain levels.
The new 10-port penta-band antenna includes ultra-broadband and multi-band services for site solutions in high traffic areas. RFS’ UBB technology delivers higher performance gain for better coverage, reduced interference, and excellent front-to-back ratio and performance stability across frequencies. This antenna can be used for multiple bands such as LTE700, LTE800, CDMA, GSM, DCS, PCS, AWS, UMTS, LTE1800, LTE2300 and LTE 2600. It is an ideal choice for site upgrades and new deployments where five frequency bands, or MIMO/4 RX diversity, is used to add capacity and increase coverage. The antenna has an integrated remote electrical tilt (RET) solution on all 5 cross-polar antenna arrays for easy installation and includes two AISG connectors located on the antenna bottom plate.
The 8-port quad-band antennas are an ideal choice for quad-band site upgrades for high traffic areas and can be used for multiple bands such as digital dividend, CDMA, GSM, DCS, UMTS and LTE 2.6. Both new models include UBB design for LTE 800 and LTE 2600; variable electrical downtilt which provides enhanced precision in controlling intercell interference; remotely adjustable tilt based on AISG/3GPP standards; and sleek radome design to dramatically reduce wind load – minimizing tower loading. Additionally, APXVNGLL26XTD-C offers integrated RET serial numbers available on antenna radome, which eases on-site commissioning and secures remote mapping from OMC.
