I 1. Antenna Solutions MOBILE COMMUNICATION. Evolution of Multi-Band and Ultra-Broadband Antennas

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1 I 1 Solutions Evolution of Multi-Band and Ultra-Broadband s MOBILE COMMUNICATION

2 2 I Solutions I Design Solutions I 2 and 4-Port s Kathrein as the market leader and oldest antenna manufacturer 2-Port s worldwide has always been seen as the driving force with Kathrein is able to offer a variety of regard to the newest and most innovative antenna technologies different broadband low-band solu- for mobile communication systems. Positive customer feedback tions. Special single-band antennas constantly proves the outstanding quality of Kathrein products for LTE 700 are also available, which while reaching best-in-class KPIs. provide the additional feature of inte- I 3 grated remote control units (ircu). Kathrein s consequent advancements of antenna technology have led to a new generation of multi-array antennas providing 2-Port Low-Band s independent columns in a single radome. These multi-array antennas do not only supply a future-proof multiplicity of MHz MHz (ircu) diverse frequency bands for various technologies, but are also well-prepared for different MIMO-applications whilst providing in- 2-Port High-Band s tegrated RET functionality MHz (ultra-wideband) MHz (ultra-broadband) FEATURES / BENEFITS Significant CAPEX reduction through just one antenna in type approvals, logistics, installation 4-Port Side-by-Side s and service upgrades Kathrein s side-by-side solutions pro- Considerable reduction in OPEX thanks to reduced site/mast rental fees and best-in-class reliability 2-Port Low-Band Sophisticated antenna design for all networks vide the possibility to deploy different technologies and realize site sharing or offer 4 x 4 MIMO with one antenna only. today and in the future Just one antenna for multiple wireless technologies Individual electrical downtilt adjustment per band Different half-power beamwidths available Various antennas for MIMO applications / MHz / MHz / MHz 4-Port Side-bySide

3 4 I Solutions I 4-Port s Solutions I 6-Port s 4-Port Multi-Band s 6-Port Multi-Band s Kathrein offers a variety of dual-band Kathrein s unique antenna technology solutions in order to meet a multitude combines three different frequency of network requirements. A further ranges installed into just one single reduction in the number of antennas radome. The design of Kathrein s triple- and an improvement of the optical band antennas is either realized in impact is possible by using Kathrein s filter, stacked or multi-array technolo- fourth generation of dual-band anten- gy. Available frequency combinations nas. include: 4-Port Low-Band s / MHz / / MHz (integrated filter) (integrated filter) / / MHz (integrated filter) 4-Port High-Band s / MHz 4-Port Low-Band / MHz /2 x MHz (stacked version) /2 x MHz (multi-array version, 4 x 4 MIMO) 4-Port Multi-Band s / MHz / MHz (ircu) 6-Port 4-Port Multi-Band I 5

4 6 I Solutions I 8-Port s Solutions I 10 and 12-Port s 8-Port Multi-Band s Due to the growing requirements for With the product launch of quad- mobile services along with the limited band antennas, Kathrein offers a new space on available sites, Kathrein has generation of antennas. Four antenna succeeded in developing high-end systems are placed in one common multi-array penta- and hexa-band radome, antennas: where each system is I 7 equipped with an independent electrical downtilt mechanism. Kathrein 10-Port Multi-Band s quad-band antennas have a very Kathrein s penta-band design offers small width due to the unique filter almost unlimited possibilities for technology. They are available for dif- network roll-outs and future system ferent frequencies as filtered or side- requirements. This multi-array antenna by-side multi-array solutions including: is not only suitable for site sharing purposes but also for MIMO applications / / / such as 4 x 4 MIMO for LTE 1800 and/ MHz (integrated filter) or / / / MHz (integrated filter) 2 x /2 x MHz (up to 8 x 8 MIMO) (multi-array version, 4 x 4 MIMO) / / / MHz 10-Port /4 x MHz /2 x / 2 x MHz (4 x 4 MIMO) 8-Port 2 x / 12-Port Multi-Band s 2 x MHz The next step in antenna evolution / / is Kathrein s hexa-band antenna. 2 x MHz Besides 4 ultra-broadband high-band systems, this version also offers 2 low-band systems. Each system is equipped with independent tilt adjustment set by FlexRET / /4 x MHz (up to 8 x 8 MIMO) 12-Port

5 8 I Solutions I Indoor and Small Cell Ceiling-mounted System folio of indoor antennas for ceiling and Kathrein s complete RET system works wall mounting. The design of these an- in accordance with the AISG ( tennas is characterized by the capabil- Interface Standards Group) and 3GPP ity of supplying multi-band coverage. (3rd Generation Partnership Project) This means only one indoor antenna standard. FlexRET system is sufficient to cover a huge range of mobile communication services from 694 up to 6000 MHz. VPol Omni Small Cell s FlexRET system Slimline Remote Control Unit manufacturer offers different antenna tomers in their effort to deploy small COMPONENTS FOR RET (RCU) with RFID feature Kathrein as the world s largest antenna solutions in order to support their cus- Wall-mounted cell outdoor solutions for 3G and LTE. Line Configurator (ALC) Portable Control Adapter (PCA) Not only do these antennas meet reli- able electrical parameters, the unob- RCU with RFID feature Central Control Unit (CCU) trusive design also minimizes the visual impact especially in sensitive urban areas. Besides small cell or indoor solutions, Kathrein offers different outdoor VPol Panel and Omni antennas. Please contact us for more information. I 9 Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) Indoor s Kathrein offers a comprehensive port- Solutions I RET System Micro Cell ALC Small Cell Further accessories are available. Please ask for further information about the new RFID features and the FlexRET system.

6 10 I Solutions I Line Devices Solutions I MIMO Applications I 11 Kathrein s portfolio contains a wide In general, all 2-port single column antennas are suitable for range of antenna line products such 2 x 2 MIMO. Due to emerging mobile applications and the neces- as filters, combiners and double tower sity for higher download rates, operators will be forced to offer mounted amplifiers (DTMAs): higher order MIMO solutions in order to satisfy their subscribers. Kathrein s new outstanding multi-array design will be one of the Filters for pre-selection and key elements required to reach the goal of high quality networks. duplexing applications In terms of high-order MIMO requirements, Kathrein is already Dual-band, triple-band and able to offer certain antennas, e.g.: quad-band combiners Various Autosense Combiners Up to 4 x 4 MIMO available Hybrid combiners System components (e.g. DC-stops, Smart Bias Tees) DTMA DTMAs for e.g. GSM, UMTS and LTE: AISG and/or CWA (Current Window Alarming) capability loss, various gain performances available Single and dual-band/special bypass-solutions Same-band combiner: Enables antenna and feeder sharing for two base stations in the same frequency band Suitable for two operators with frequency allocations within the Same-band combiner same frequency band Very low Tx/Rx insertion loss (<0.5 db/<0.6 db) compared to standard hybrid combiners (3 db) Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications DC/AISG by-pass for DTMA supply / MHz / MHz /2 x MHz 2 x /2 x MHz 2 x /2 x MHz Up to 8 x 8 MIMO Excellent noise figure, low insertion Please ask for further information regarding our antenna line devices /4 x MHz / /4 x MHz

7 KATHREIN USA 2400 Lakeside Blvd Suite 650 Richardson, Texas Phone: Mobile: Kathrein USA Solutions June 2015 Subject to change.

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