BTS3012AE

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5 BTS3012AE RF Front-End Subsystem

BTS3012AE RF Front-End Subsystem

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The BTS3012AE uses the DAFU subrack to perform the functions of the RF front-end
subsystem. These functions include transmit/receive duplexing, transmit signal combining,
receive signal diversity, low noise amplification of receive signals, and related control functions.
5.1 Components of the BTS3012/BTS3012AE RF Front-End Subsystem
The functions of the BTS3012/BTS3012AE RF front-end subsystem are performed through the
boards in the DAFU subrack. The DAFU subrack can be configured with the DDPU, DCOM,
DFCU, DFCB, or the combination of these modules.
5.2 Functions of the BTS3012/BTS3012AE RF Front-End Subsystem
The BTS3012/BTS3012AE RF front-end subsystem duplexes the received and transmitted
signals, combines the signals for transmission, divides received signals, and amplifies the low
noise of the received signals.

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5.1 Components of the BTS3012/BTS3012AE RF Front-End

Subsystem
The functions of the BTS3012/BTS3012AE RF front-end subsystem are performed through the
boards in the DAFU subrack. The DAFU subrack can be configured with the DDPU, DCOM,
DFCU, DFCB, or the combination of these modules.

Internal Composition
Part A in Figure 5-1 shows the DAFU subrack configured with the DDPU and part B in Figure
5-1 shows the DAFU subrack configured with the DFCU.
Figure 5-1 Fully configured DAFU subrack

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A maximum of six DDPUs can be configured in the DAFU subrack. The DCOM is used with the DDPU
only when a cell is configured with more than four TRXs.

At present, the DFCU is applied only over EGSM 900 M frequency band. It is used only in S4/4/4 or
higher cell configuration.

If the DAFU subrack is only configured with the DFCU, up to three DFCUs can be configured. The
DFCB is cascaded only with the DFCU during the expansion of the DFCU, enabling the six-in-one
function.

The DDPU and the DFCU can be configured in the same subrack.

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External Cabling
Figure 5-2 shows the external cabling of the BTS3012/BTS3012AE DAFU subrack.
Figure 5-2 External cabling of the BTS3012/BTS3012AE DAFU subrack
RF RX signal cable
Signal cables between
the DCTB and the DAFU subrack

DAFU subrack

RF TX signal cable

DDPU/DFCU/DFCB

RF jumper

5.2 Functions of the BTS3012/BTS3012AE RF Front-End

Subsystem
The BTS3012/BTS3012AE RF front-end subsystem duplexes the received and transmitted
signals, combines the signals for transmission, divides received signals, and amplifies the low
noise of the received signals.
The RF front-end subsystem performs the following functions:
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Combining multiple routes of RF TX signals for transmission

Transmitting and receiving signals through a duplexer

Detecting and reporting antenna Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) alarms and low
noise amplification alarms

Controlling the low noise amplification gain

Detecting and reporting the transmit power on the antenna ports

Detecting and reporting the temperature of the boards

Detecting whether a board is in position

Supporting online software upgrade

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