2.

1 RBBs

Each RBB defines a unique way of combining RUs or RRUs in one sector with
connections to DUs and the antenna system.

RBBs are named as follows: RBB[Tx][Rx]_[C][V], where:

Tx Number of Transmitter (TX) branches

Rx Number of Receiver (RX) branches (excluding co-siting RX ports)

C Number of CPRI links

V Version

Example: RBB12_1A

 One TX branch
 Two RX branches
 One CPRI link between DU and RU or RRU
 Version A

2.1.1 RBB10_1A

RBB10_1A is used for sectors with one TX branch, two external RX branches, and one
CPRI connection.

Figure 2 shows the RBB10_1A block diagram.

Figure 2 RBB10_1A Block Diagram

2.1.2 RBB11_1A
 RBB11_1A is used for sectors with one TX branch, two RX branches, of which one is an
external RX branch for antenna sharing, and one CPRI connection.

Figure 3 shows the RBB11_1A block diagram.

Figure 3 RBB11_1A Block Diagram

2.1.3 RBB12_1A

RBB12_1A is used for sectors with one TX branch, two RX branches, and one CPRI
connection.

Figure 4 shows the RBB12_1A block diagram.

Figure 4 RBB12_1A Block Diagram

2.1.4 RBB22_1A

RBB22_1A is used for sectors with two TX branches, two RX branches, and one CPRI
connection. There is an analog cross-connection between the RUs or RRUs.

Figure 5 shows the RBB22_1A block diagram.

 Figure 5 RBB22_1A Block Diagram

2.1.5 RBB22_1B

RBB22_1B is used for sectors with two TX branches, two RX branches, and one CPRI
connection.

Note:
It is also possible to use only one TX branch.

Figure 6 shows the RBB22_1B block diagram.

Figure 6 RBB22_1B Block Diagram

2.1.6 RBB22_1C
 RBB22_1C is used for sectors with two TX branches, two RX branches,
and one CPRI connections. There is a digital cross-connection between the
RUs or RRUs.

Figure 7 shows the RBB22_1C block diagram.

Figure 7 RBB22_1C Block Diagram

2.1.7 RBB12_2A

RBB12_2A is used for sectors with one TX branch, two RX branches, and
two CPRI connection.

This RBB is used for Mixed Mode with no CPRI sharing.

Figure 8 shows the RBB12_2A block diagram.

Figure 8 RBB12_2A Block Diagram

2.1.8 RBB22_2A

RBB22_2A is used for sectors with two TX branches, two RX branches,

and two CPRI connections. This RBB uses a digital RX cross-connection.

Figure 9 shows the RBB22_2A block diagram.

Figure 9 RBB22_2A Block Diagram

2.1.9 RBB22_2B

RBB22_2B is used for sectors with two TX branches, two RX branches,

and two CPRI connections. There is an analog cross-connection between
the RUs or RRUs.

Figure 10 shows the RBB22_2B block diagram.

 Figure 10 RBB22_2B Block Diagram

2.1.10 RBB22_2E

RBB22_2B is used for sectors with two TX branches, two RX branches,

and two CPRI connections.

This RBB is used for Cross-Sector Antenna Sharing Redundancy. Each

RRU can serve two different sectors.

Figure 11 shows the RBB22_2E block diagram.

 Figure 11 RBB22_2E Block Diagram

2.1.11 RBB22_4B

RBB22_4B is used for sectors with two TX branches, two RX branches,

and four CPRI connections. This RBB uses an analog RX cross-connection.

This RBB is used for Mixed Mode with no CPRI sharing.

Figure 12 shows the RBB22_4B block diagram.

Figure 12 RBB22_4B Block Diagram

2.1.12 RBB24_2A

RBB24_2A is used for sectors with two TX branches, four RX branches,

and two CPRI connections. This RBB uses a digital RX cross-connection.

Figure 13 shows the RBB24_2A block diagram.

Figure 13 RBB24_2A Block Diagram

2.1.13 RBB32_3A

RBB32_3A is used for sectors with three TX branches, two RX branches,

and three CPRI connections. There is an analog cross-connection between
the RUs or RRUs.

Figure 14 shows the RBB32_3A block diagram.

 Figure 14 RBB32_3A Block Diagram

2.1.14 RBB32_3B

RBB32_3B is used for sectors with three TX branches, two RX branches

and one external RX cross connection, and three CPRI connections. There
is an analog cross-connection between the RUs or RRUs.

Figure 15 shows the RBB32_3B block diagram.

 Figure 15 RBB32_3B Block Diagram

2.1.15 RBB43_4A

RBB43_4A is used for sectors with four TX branches, three RX branches,

and four CPRI connections. There is an analog cross-connection between
the RUs or RRUs.

Figure 16 shows the RBB43_4A block diagram.

Figure 16 RBB43_4A Block Diagram