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Copper less link to the antenna
HUBER+SUHNER's new Direct GPS-over-Fiber (GPSoF) solution is claimed to be the first of its kind to facilitate a fiber-optic connection to be made directly onto an antenna eliminating the need for a separate power line.
This new capability, according to the company, may have the potential to revolutionize the remote antenna application landscape by addressing power constraints at the remote end. This is expected to provide significant benefits to installations within the aerospace and defense markets.
Power-over-Fiber eliminates power constraints by making use of available fiber optic backbones to deliver the required power to the antenna. This eliminates the need for external power sources at the remote end, whilst at the same time, adding all of the benefits of fiber optics into a conventional radio frequency link.
“Our ability to support rapid deployments by reducing the amount of hardware and enhancing operational effectiveness by providing a truly copperless link, adds tremendous value to these types of applications,” commented Dominik Ruckstuhl, NPI Engineer at HUBER+SUHNER.
Faster surfing with the first small cell antennas for 5G
Telekom and HUBER+SUHNER have jointly developed the 5G-capable small cell antennas. It is believed that Telekom is preparing its network for the introduction of 5G small cell antennas. To achieve this, it is working with HUBER+SUHNER, which has developed five small cell antennas for Telekom that support 4G and 5G frequencies. The SENCITY Urban antennas cover the frequency range from 1.7 to 4.2 GHz. Small cells are small amplifiers for the mobile communication network. They enable the targeted expansion of data throughput in locations where a large number of customers are on the move or surfing.
The company explained that the Small Cells are required to provide future 4G and 5G coverage in urban areas. In combination with traditional mast locations, small cells provide the network coverage and capacity needed to support an ever-increasing number of wireless devices.