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Copyright © 2011 by Ceragon Networks Ltd. All rights reserved.

FibeAir® RFU-A Product Description

December 2011

Document Revision E

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Notice

This document contains information that is proprietary to Ceragon Networks Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced, modified, or distributed without prior written authorization of Ceragon Networks Ltd. This document is provided as is, without warranty of any kind.

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Statement of Conditions

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Ceragon Networks Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this document or equipment supplied with it.

Open Source Statement

The Product may use open source software, among them O/S software released under the GPL or GPL alike license ("GPL License"). Inasmuch that such software is being used, it is released under the GPL License, accordingly. Some software might have changed. The complete list of the software being used in this product including their respective license and the aforementioned

public available changes is accessible on http://www.gnu.org/licenses/.

Information to User

Any changes or modifications of equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment and the warranty for such equipment.

Revision History

Rev Date Author Description Approved by Date

A July 4, 2011 Baruch Gitlin Rami Lerner July 4, 2011

B September 1, 2011 Baruch Gitlin Added NEBS certification. Rami Lerner September 1, 2011

C September 8, 2011 Baruch Gitlin Added frequency accuracy

specification.

Rami Lerner September 7, 2011

D September 13,

2011

Baruch Gitlin Revised Configuration

Options Table

Rami Lerner September 13,

2011

E December 4, 2011 Baruch Gitlin Added description of sampler

ports.

Rami Lerner December 4, 2011

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Table of Contents

1. About This Guide ................................................................................................5

2. What You Should Know ......................................................................................5

3. Target Audience ..................................................................................................5

4. Related Documents .............................................................................................5

5. RFU-A General Description ................................................................................6

5.1 RFU-A References and Standards ................................................................................ 7 5.1.1 FCC References and Standards .................................................................................... 7 5.1.2 ETSI References and Standards ................................................................................... 7

5.2 RFU-A Environmental Conditions Standards Compliance ............................................ 8 5.2.1 FCC Environmental Conditions Standards Compliance ................................................ 8 5.2.2 ETSI Environmental Conditions Standards Compliance ............................................... 8

5.3 RFU-A Main Features .................................................................................................... 9 5.3.2 High Transmit Power .................................................................................................... 10 5.3.3 Dual Polarization Operation ......................................................................................... 10 5.3.4 High Capacity ............................................................................................................... 10 5.3.5 Configurable Channel Bandwidth ................................................................................ 10 5.3.6 Configurable Modulation .............................................................................................. 10 5.3.7 Power Consumption Saving Mode (Green Mode) ....................................................... 10 5.3.8 All-indoor installation .................................................................................................... 11 5.3.9 Ultra Compact and Flexible Design ............................................................................. 11 5.3.10 Easy On-Site Operating Frequency Change ............................................................... 11 5.3.11 Additional FibeAir Family Features .............................................................................. 11

5.4 IDU Compatibility ......................................................................................................... 12

5.5 RFU Compatibility ........................................................................................................ 12

5.6 System Management Options ...................................................................................... 12

5.7 RFU-A System Components ........................................................................................ 13

5.8 Component Part Numbers ........................................................................................... 16

5.9 Sample Ports ................................................................................................................ 18

6. RFU-A Configuration Options ..........................................................................19

6.1 Protected Configurations ............................................................................................. 19

6.2 Unprotected Configurations ......................................................................................... 19

6.3 Configuration Options Table ........................................................................................ 20

7. RFU-A Specifications ........................................................................................21

7.1 Branching Network Losses .......................................................................................... 21

7.2 Antenna Types ............................................................................................................. 21

7.3 Antenna Connection ..................................................................................................... 21

7.4 Frequency Accuracy .................................................................................................... 22

7.5 Physical Dimensions .................................................................................................... 22

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7.6 Environmental .............................................................................................................. 22

7.7 Power Input Specifications ........................................................................................... 23

7.8 Power Consumption Specifications ............................................................................. 23

7.9 Transmit Power (dBm) ................................................................................................. 23

7.10 Mean Time between Failures (MTBF) ......................................................................... 23

7.11 Receiver Threshold (dBm @ BER = 10-6

) .................................................................... 24

7.12 Frequency Plan ............................................................................................................ 26

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1. About This Guide

This document describes the main features, components, and specifications of the FibeAir RFU-A system.

2. What You Should Know

The RFU-A is the radio module for a complete FibeAir IP-10G, FibeAir IP-E, or 1500R system providing a comprehensive backhaul solution for a variety of network requirements and configurations.

3. Target Audience

This manual is intended for use by Ceragon customers, potential customers, and business partners. The purpose of this manual is to provide basic information about the FibeAir RFU-A for use in system planning.

4. Related Documents FibeAir RFU-A Installation Guide - DOC-00029790

FibeAir IP-10 Series Installation Guide - DOC-00023199

FibeAir IP-10 License Management System - DOC-00019183

FibeAir IP-10 Web Based Management User Guide, DOC-00018688

FibeAir CeraBuild Commission Reports Guide, DOC-00028133

FibeAir Compact Long Haul Installation Guide - DOC-00028775

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5. RFU-A General Description

RFU-A is a high transmit power Radio Frequency Unit (RFU) designed for compact long-haul applications. RFU-A offers a low scale trunk solution with up to four radio carriers and operates in the frequency range of 5.8 (unlicensed), 6, 7, 8, and 11 GHz (licensed).

RFU-A supports multiple carriers, capacities, frequency bands, modulation schemes, and configurations for various network requirements.

Among other features, the traffic capacity throughput and spectral efficiency of RFU-A are optimized with the desired channel bandwidth. For maximum user choice flexibility, channel bandwidths can be selected together with a range of modulations of from QPSK to 256 QAM.

RFU-A capacities can be upgraded from 10 Mbps up to more than 2 Gbps, and from one carrier up to four carriers connected to one antenna.

Each radio carrier can carry traffic over 10MHz up to 40 MHz bandwidth, depending on regulatory restrictions for bandwidth and frequency.

With the smallest footprint in the market, RFU-A is designed to enable high quality wireless communication in the most cost-effective way, including an ultra-high power transmitter that can reach longer distances using smaller antennas.

For long distance links and multipath environments, RFU-A, together with IP-10G and IP-10E IDUs, offer BBS Space Diversity and Frequency Diversity (FD) – Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) functionality.

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5.1 RFU-A References and Standards

RFU-A is compliant with the following standards and frequency plans, for worldwide operation:

5.1.1 FCC References and Standards

FCC CFR 47, Part 15.249

FCC CFR 47, Part 101

NEBS GR-63-CORE, Issue 3

NEBS GR-1089-CORE, Issue 5

5.1.2 ETSI References and Standards

EN 300 234: “Transmission and Multiplexing (TM); Digital Radio Relay Systems (DRRS); High capacity DRRS carrying 1xSTM-1/OC-3 signals and operating in frequency bands with about 30 MHz channel spacing and alternated arrangements”.

EN 300 385: "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for fixed radio links and ancillary equipment".

ETS 300 019: "Equipment Engineering (EE); Environmental conditions and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment".

ETS 300 132-2: "Equipment Engineering (EE); Power supply interface at the input to telecommunications equipment; Part 2: Operated by direct current (dc)".

ITU-R Recommendation F.1191: "Bandwidths and unwanted emissions of digital radio-relay systems".

ITU-R Rec. F.383-6: "Radio-frequency channel arrangements for high capacity radio-relay systems operating in the lower 6 GHz band.

ITU-R Rec. F.384-7: “Radio-frequency channel arrangements for medium and high capacity analogue or digital radio-relay systems operating in the upper 6H GHz band.

ITU-R Rec. F.385-6: “Radio-frequency channel arrangements for radio-relay systems operating in the 7 GHz band.

ITU-R Rec. F.386-6: “Radio-frequency channel arrangements for medium and high capacity analogue or digital radio-relay systems operating in the 8 GHz band.

ITU-R Rec. F.387-8: “Radio-frequency channel arrangements for radio-relay systems operating in the 11 GHz band.

ITU-T Recommendation G.703 (1991): "Physical/electrical characteristics of hierarchical digital interfaces".

ITU-T Recommendation G.707 (1996): "Network node interface for the synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH/SONET)".

CEPT/ERC 14-01E “Radio-frequency channel arrangements for radio-relay systems operating in the 6L GHz band”.

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5.2 RFU-A Environmental Conditions Standards Compliance

5.2.1 FCC Environmental Conditions Standards Compliance

EMC – FCC CFR 47, Part 15

NEBS – GR-1089-CORE, GR-63-CORE

5.2.2 ETSI Environmental Conditions Standards Compliance

Storage – EN 300 019-2-2, Class 1.2

Transportation – ETS 300 019-2-2, Class 2.3

Safety – UL 60950-1

Operation – EN 300 019, Class 3.1E with operating temperature range -5° to +45°

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5.3 RFU-A Main Features

5.3.1 Supported Frequency Bands

RFU-A operates in the frequency range of 6 to 11 GHz (licensed) and 5.8 GHz (unlicensed). Unlicensed operation enables rapid deployment of radios that can be migrated to the licensed 6 GHz Low band in the future. The migration is smooth and efficient, as both bands share most of the hardware platform.

When migrating from the 5.8 GHz band to the 6 GHz Low-band, the same RFU-A modules and antennas can be used.

The frequency bands for each radio are listed in the following table.

RFU-A Supported Frequency Bands

Frequency Band Frequency Range (GHz) Standard

5.8 GHz

(unlicensed) 5.725-6.425

ITU-R F.383

FCC Part 101.147 (i)

SRSP 306.4

L6 GHz 5.925 to 6.425

ITU-R F.383

FCC Part 101.147 (i)

SRSP 306.4

U6 GHz

6.425 to 7.100 ITU-R F.384

6.525 to 6.875 FCC Part 101.147 (l)(7)

7 GHz

7.425 to 7.900 ITU-R F.385 Annex 4

7.425 to 7.725 ITU-R F.385 Annex 1

7.110 to 7.750 ITU-R F.385 Annex 3

8 GHz

7.725 to 8.275 ITU-R F.386 Annex 1

8.275 to 8.500 ITU-R F.386 Annex 3

SRSP-308.2

7.900 to 8.400 ITU-R F.386 Annex 4

7.125 to 8.500

SRSP 307.1

SRSP 307.7

NTIA Red Book

11 GHz 10.700 to 11.700

ITU-R 387-8

FCC 101.147 [o]

SRSP 310.7

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5.3.2 High Transmit Power

The RFU-A supports up to 33dBm. For details, refer to Transmit Power (dBm) on page 23.

5.3.3 Dual Polarization Operation

The RFU-A system easily supports working in alternate polarizations. When used as the radio module for an IP-10G or IP-10E system, RFU-A can be easily configured to work in XPIC mode, doubling transmission capacity and improving bandwidth efficiency.

5.3.4 High Capacity

RFU-A supports configurable Ethernet capacity from 10 Mbps to 500 Mbps. Up to 1 Gbps capacity per carrier can be achieved in a 2+0 XPIC configuration.

5.3.5 Configurable Channel Bandwidth

RFU-A supports all channel bandwidth under a variety of regulatory standards:

ANSI: 10 – 40 MHz

ETSI: 3.5 MHz – 56MHz

5.3.6 Configurable Modulation

RFU-A supports 8 modulation steps (QPSK, 16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM, 256QAM, 256QAM-High capacity).

RFU-A supports multi-level real-time hitless and errorless modulation shifts. Modulation and capacity change dynamically according to environmental conditions, ensuring minimal connectivity downtime.

5.3.7 Power Consumption Saving Mode (Green Mode)

The Power Consumption Saving Mode feature enables power adjustment so that less power is consumed when link conditions permit.

When transmit power is reduced, consumption is reduced accordingly, enabling major power consumption savings during at least 99.9% of system operation time.

When path conditions worsen, the system responds by gradually restoring transmit power to maximum, at a rate as fast as 100dB/sec, thus maintaining the planned fade margin and availability.

Power Consumption Saving Mode does not affect traffic. Traffic is still error free and reliable as in normal operation.

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The following table presents an example of power consumption for the 6 GHz low band.

Bias mode TX Power Range (dBm) RFU-A Consumption (Watts)

High 33-26 77

Medium 25-20 53

Low 19-11 43

Mute NA 24

Note: These power consumption figures represent the RFU-A unit only, without an IDU unit.

5.3.8 All-indoor installation

RFU-A is designed to enable installation of the IDU and RFU in a single indoor rack, for reduced operational and maintenance costs.

5.3.9 Ultra Compact and Flexible Design

RFU-A can be installed in a 1+1 HSB or 2+0 SP configuration in a single rack unit. Changing system configuration or executing an upgrade scenario is easy and flexible.

5.3.10 Easy On-Site Operating Frequency Change

Transmit and Receive frequencies can be set separately and are not restricted by TRS or the branching system. Branching system drawers, however, are frequency specific mostly due to regulatory restrictions. Changing operating frequencies on site is as easy as sliding a drawer. The RFU-A system has a front-access branching system which is both easy to access and modular in design. The branching system can be easily replaced to change a specific operating channel or the entire system configuration.

5.3.11 Additional FibeAir Family Features

ATPC (Automatic Tx Power Control) – The ATPC feature is designed to enable operators to mitigate frequency interference in a condensed working environment, enabling new radio links to be easily coordinated in frequency congested areas. The power consumption is also applicable through ATPC mode.

Space Diversity – RFU-A supports Space Diversity (SD) operation by using Base-Band-Switching (BBS).

ACM – Adaptive Coding and Modulation.

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5.4 IDU Compatibility

The RFU-A module is compatible with the following IDU modules:

IP-10G

IP-10E

1500R

RFU-A in Stack with Two IP-10G IDUs

RFU-A with 1500R IDU

5.5 RFU Compatibility

RFU-A is compatible with RFU-HP (across the link).

5.6 System Management Options

The RFU-A is supported by every Ceragon management system.

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5.7 RFU-A System Components

The RFU-A system is a compact all-indoor platform that is assembled at the site. The modules are swappable, based on a plug and play concept. The following figure shows the general concept of RFU-A modules.

RFU-A in 1+1 HSB Configuration

The RFU-A uses the following components.

RFU-A

RFU-A Chassis

1+0 Branching Drawer (BD)

1+1HSB BD

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2+0 BD

1+1Space Diversity (SD) BD – TX high

1+1Space Diversity (SD) BD – TX low

1+0i BD

Fans Module

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L-bend Type 1

L-bend Type 2 External Coupler

U-bend

Termination

Blank Panel

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5.8 Component Part Numbers

The following table lists the part numbers for the components used in an RFU-A installation.

RFU-A Unit

RFU-A-S-58-6L RFU-A RF Unit, 5.8 & 6L GHz with Sampler

RFU-A-S-6L RFU-A RF Unit, 6L GHz with Sampler

RFU-A-S-6H RFU-A RF Unit, 6H GHz with Sampler

RFU-A-S-7 RFU-A RF Unit, 7 GHz with Sampler

RFU-A-S-8 RFU-A RF Unit, 8 GHz with Sampler

RFU-A-S-11 RFU-A RF Unit, 11GHz with Sampler

RFU-A Chassis

CHS-A6 RFU-A 6 GHz 1+0/1+1 Housing

CHS-A7_8 RFU-A 7/8 GHz 1+0/1+1 Housing

CHS-A11 RFU-A 11 GHz 1+0/1+1 Housing

RFU-A Branching Drawer for 1+0

DRWS-Af-xxxY-aWb 1+0 Branching Drawer with Sampler

RFU-A Branching Drawer for 1+1

DRWS-Af-xxxY-aWb-CPLR 1+1HSB Branching Drawer with Sampler

RFU-A Branching Drawer for 2+0 SP

DRW-Af-xxxY - a{N/E}b{N/E} 2+0 Branching Drawer

RFU-A Branching Drawer for 1+1SD

DRWS-Af-xxxY-aWb-SD-TL/H 1+1SD Branching Drawer, TX-Low/High with Sampler

RFU-A Branching Drawer Inverted 1+0 for 1+1SD

DRW-Af-xxxY-aWb-i 1+0 inverted Branching Drawer

FU-A L Bend T1 (short)

Lbend-A6-T1 RFU-A 6 GHz L-Bend T1

Lbend-A7_8-T1 RFU-A 7/8 GHz L-Bend T1

Lbend-A11-T1 RFU-A 11 GHz L-Bend T1

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RFU-A L Bend T2 (long)

Lbend-A6-T2 RFU-A 6 GHz L-Bend T2

Lbend-A7_8-T2 RFU-A 7/8 GHz L-Bend T2

Lbend-A11-T2 RFU-A 11 GHz L-Bend T2

RFU-A Rigid Extension Wave Guide (defined per need – per feet)

6GHz extension WG, Xft, FlangeType

7-8GHz extension WG, Xft, FlangeType

11GHz extension WG, Xft, FlangeType

RFU-A External coupler

CPLR-A6 RFU-A 6 GHz external coupler

RFU-A Termination

Term-A6 RFU-A 6 GHz Termination

Term-A7_8 RFU-A 7/8 GHz Termination

Term-A11 RFU-A 11 GHz Termination

RFU-A Blank Panel

RFU-A-blnk RFU-A blank panel

RFU-A Fans Drawer

RFU-A-Fans-Drawer RFU-A fans module

f = 6L, 6H, 7, 8, 11 GHz (RFU-A & Drawer Frequency)

xxxY, aWb = Exact operating frequency related information.

f = 6, 7/8, 11 GHz (RFU-A RF Accessories)

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5.9 Sample Ports

RFU-A includes the following two sampler ports:

Sampler port on the RFU-A module – Used to measure frequency stability by measuring, the 40MHz frequency of the TCXO, which is used as a reference for the TX frequency setting PLL. The signal level is approximately 0 dBm to -10 dBm.

Sampler port on the branching drawer – Used to measure TX power at the antenna port, located in the back of the chassis. The insertion loss figure on the label is measured per drawer, and indicates the difference between the value measured at this point and the antenna output.

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6. RFU-A Configuration Options

RFU-A supports a number of configurations, both protected and unprotected.

6.1 Protected Configurations

1+1 HSB (Hot Standby)

2+2 XPIC HSB – Using both polarizations.

1+1 SD (Space Diversity) – Either standard or split transmitter.

Standard Transmitter – Both transmitters are coupled to the main antenna with the main receiver, while the diversity receiver is connected to the diversity antenna.

Split Transmitter – The main transmitter and the receiver are connected to the main antenna, and the diversity transmitter and receiver are connected to the diversity antenna. This option provides a ~2.4 dB improvement in system gain compared to the Standard Transmitter option.

6.2 Unprotected Configurations

N+0 SP - From 1+0 to 4+0, whereby data is transmitted through N channels on the same polarization without redundancy (protection).

N+0 DP – 2+0 to 8+0 using both polarizations, with which the capacity can be effectively doubled.

Note: Several easy upgrade scenarios are also available. Refer to the FibeAir RFU-A Installation Guide, DOC- 00029790.

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6.3 Configuration Options Table

The following table presents the typical configurations with their associated components (per link).

Config. Housing RFU-A 1+0 1+0i 1+1 1+1SD (high)

1+1SD (low)

2+0 Blank panel Term. L-Bend T1 L-Bend T2 U-Bend WG Coupler

1+0 2 2 2 2 2 2

1+1 HSB 2 4 2 2 2

1+1SD (Std) 4 4 2 1 1 4 4 2 2

2+0 XPIC 4 4 2 4 4 2 2

2+2 XPIC 4 8 4 4 2 2

2+0 SP 2 4 2 2 2

2+2 SP 4 8 4 4 2

4+0 XPIC 4 8 4 4 2 2

4+0 SP 4 8 4 2 2 2

Note: For a complete list of PNs and a full description of configurations relevant to the RFU-A, refer to the FibeAir RFU-A Installation Guide, DOC-00029790.

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7. RFU-A Specifications

7.1 Branching Network Losses

The following table provides the branching losses (dB) for each configuration, based on the reference of a 1+0 configuration.

5.8GHz 6GHz High/Low 11GHz

1+0 Main 0 0 0

1+1 Main 1.25 1.25 1.85

Coupled 6.8 6.8 7.05

2+0 Left RFU 0.7 0.7 0

(Narrow) Right RFU 0.7 0.7 0

L-bend IL 0.15dB

Circulator IL 0.2dB

Note: For other configurations, insertion loss is the superposition of these configurations combined with the appropriate circulator insertion loss.

7.2 Antenna Types

All Ceragon approved high performance antenna types can be used with the RFU-A (RL>30dB).

7.3 Antenna Connection

The radio output port (C - Carrier) is frequency dependent and is terminated with the waveguide flanges listed in the following table.

Frequency Band (GHz) Waveguide Flange

5.7–6.4 CPR137

6H CPR137

7 CPR112

8 CPR112

11 CPR90

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7.4 Frequency Accuracy

RFU-A provides frequency accuracy of ±4 ppm1.

7.5 Physical Dimensions

7.6 Environmental

Operating Temperature 23˚F to 131˚F (-5˚C to +45˚C)

1 Over temperature.

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7.7 Power Input Specifications

Standard Input (via IF cable) -48 VDC

DC Input range (via IF cable) -40.5 to -57 VDC

7.8 Power Consumption Specifications

Power Consumption

Bias 6-8GHz TX Power Range [dBm]

6L&H GHz [Watt]

7GHz [Watt]

8GHz [Watt]

11GHz TX Power Range [dBm]

11GHz [Watt]

High 33-26 77

29-22

Medium 25-20 53

21-16

Low 19-12 43

15-9

Mute NA 24

NA 24

7.9 Transmit Power2 (dBm)

QAM 5.8 6L&H *7 *8 *11

4 31.5 33 33 33 30

8 31.5 33 33 33 30

16 31.5 33 33 33 30

32 30.5 32 32 32 29

64 30.5 32 32 32 29

128 29.5 31 31 31 28

256 28.5 30 30 30 27

Pmin 10.5 12 12 12 9

7.10 Mean Time between Failures (MTBF)

RFU-A – Standalone 110 Years

RFU-A with IP-10G IDU (1+0) 56 Years

RFU-A with 1500R IDU (1+0) 35 Years

2 Refer to RFU-A roll-out plan for availability of each frequency.

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7.11 Receiver Threshold (dBm @ BER = 10-6)

Note: RSL values are typical.

Profile Modulation Channel spacing

Occupied BW 99%

5.8G 6G 7-11G

0 QPSK 10MHz 9MHz -91.0 -93.0 -92.5

1 8 PSK -87.5 -89.5 -89.0

2 16 QAM -83.0 -85.0 -84.5

3 32 QAM -79.5 -81.5 -81.0

4 64 QAM -77.5 -79.5 -79.0

5 128 QAM -75.0 -77.0 -76.5

6 256 QAM -73.0 -75.0 -74.5

7 256 QAM -69.5 -71.5 -71.0

0 QPSK 20MHz 18 MHz -87.5 -89.5 -89.0

1 8 PSK -82.5 -84.5 -84.0

2 16 QAM -80.0 -82.0 -81.5

3 32 QAM -77.5 -79.5 -79.0

4 64 QAM -75.0 -77.0 -76.5

5 128 QAM -72.5 -74.5 -74.0

6 256 QAM -69.5 -71.5 -71.0

7 256 QAM -66.5 -68.5 -68.0

0 QPSK 30MHz 27.5 MHz -86.5 -88.5 -88.0

1 8 PSK -82.0 -84.0 -83.5

2 16 QAM -78.0 -80.0 -79.5

3 32 QAM -73.5 -75.5 -75.0

4 64 QAM -72.0 -74.0 -73.5

5 128 QAM -69.5 -71.5 -71.0

6 256 QAM -67.5 -69.5 -69.0

7 256 QAM -63.5 -65.5 -65.0

0 QPSK 40MHz 36.5MHz -84.5 -86.5 -86.0

1 8 PSK -79.0 -81.0 -80.5

2 16 QAM -76.5 -78.5 -78.0

3 32 QAM -73.0 -75.0 -74.5

4 64 QAM -69.5 -71.5 -71.0

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Profile Modulation Channel spacing

Occupied BW 99%

5.8G 6G 7-11G

5 128 QAM -68.5 -70.5 -70.0

6 256 QAM -66.0 -68.0 -67.5

7 256 QAM -63.5 -65.5 -65.0

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7.12 Frequency Plan

Freq. Band T/R Sep. Block Ch. Center Freq. F0 LOW BAND

Low Edge f1 High Edge f2 Ch. Center Freq. F0 HIGH BAND

Low Edge f4 High Edge f5

5.8 65 A L13 5740 5725 5755 H13 5805 5790 5820

L46 5770 5755 5785 H46 5835 5820 5850

6L 240 A L13 5995 5935 6055 H13 6235 6175 6295

L46 6115 6055 6175 H46 6355 6295 6415

252.04 A L14 5989.675 5930.375 6048.98 H14 6241.715 6182.415 6301.015

L36 6048.975 5989.675 6108.28 H36 6301.015 6241.715 6360.315

L58 6108.275 6048.975 6167.58 H58 6360.315 6301.015 6419.615

B L14 5974.85 5915.55 6034.15 H14 6226.89 6167.59 6286.19

L58 6093.45 6034.15 6152.75 H58 6345.49 6286.19 6404.79

C L14 5981 5925 6037 H14 6233 6177 6289

L58 6093 6037 6149 H58 6345 6289 6401

260 A L12 5985 5925 6045 H12 6245 6185 6305

L34 6105 6045 6165 H34 6365 6305 6425

266 A L14 5983 5927 6039 H14 6249 6193 6305

L58 6095 6039 6151 H58 6361 6305 6417

300 A L23 6032.5 5942.5 6122.5 H23 6332.5 6242.5 6422.5

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Freq. Band T/R Sep. Block Ch. Center Freq. F0 LOW BAND

Low Edge f1 High Edge f2 Ch. Center Freq. F0 HIGH BAND

Low Edge f4 High Edge f5

6H 160 A L416 6645 6580.5 6709.5 H416 6805 6740.5 6869.5

340 A L14 6520 6440 6600 H14 6860 6780 6940

L58 6680 6600 6760 H58 7020 6940 7100

340 B L14 6500 6420 6580 H14 6840 6760 6920

L58 6660 6580 6740 H58 7000 6920 7080

340 C L12 6722 6694 6750 H12 7062 7034 7090

500 A L14 6500 6420 6580 H14 7000 6920 7080

7 150 A L12 7455 7425 7485 H12 7605 7575 7635

L23 7485 7455 7515 H23 7635 7605 7665

L34 7515 7485 7545 H34 7665 7635 7695

L45 7545 7515 7575 H45 7695 7665 7725

154 A L12 7456 7428 7484 H12 7610 7582 7638

L23 7484 7456 7512 H23 7638 7610 7666

L34 7512 7484 7540 H34 7666 7638 7694

L45 7540 7512 7568 H45 7694 7666 7722

154 F L13 7470 7428 7512 H13 7624 7582 7666

L35 7526 7484 7568 H35 7680 7638 7722

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Freq. Band T/R Sep. Block Ch. Center Freq. F0 LOW BAND

Low Edge f1 High Edge f2 Ch. Center Freq. F0 HIGH BAND

Low Edge f4 High Edge f5

7 (cont.) 154 B L12 7470 7442 7498 H12 7624 7596 7652

L23 7498 7470 7526 H23 7652 7624 7680

L45 7554 7526 7582 H45 7708 7680 7736

154 C L12 7156 7128 7184 H12 7310 7282 7338

L23 7184 7156 7212 H23 7338 7310 7366

L34 7212 7184 7240 H34 7366 7338 7394

L45 7240 7212 7268 H45 7394 7366 7422

161 A L12 7152.5 7124.5 7180.5 H12 7313.5 7285.5 7341.5

L23 7180.5 7152.5 7208.5 H23 7341.5 7313.5 7369.5

L34 7208.5 7180.5 7236.5 H34 7369.5 7341.5 7397.5

L45 7236.5 7208.5 7264.5 H45 7397.5 7369.5 7425.5

B L12 7277.5 7249.5 7305.5 H12 7438.5 7410.5 7466.5

L23 7305.5 7277.5 7333.5 H23 7466.5 7438.5 7494.5

L34 7333.5 7305.5 7361.5 H34 7494.5 7466.5 7522.5

L45 7361.5 7333.5 7389.5 H45 7522.5 7494.5 7550.5

C L12 7452.5 7424.5 7480.5 H12 7613.5 7585.5 7641.5

L23 7480.5 7452.5 7508.5 H23 7641.5 7613.5 7669.5

L34 7508.5 7480.5 7536.5 H34 7669.5 7641.5 7697.5

L45 7536.5 7508.5 7564.5 H45 7697.5 7669.5 7725.5

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Freq. Band T/R Sep. Block Ch. Center Freq. F0 LOW BAND

Low Edge f1 High Edge f2 Ch. Center Freq. F0 HIGH BAND

Low Edge f4 High Edge f5

7 (cont.) 161 (cont.) D L12 7577.5 7549.5 7605.5 H12 7738.5 7710.5 7766.5

L23 7605.5 7577.5 7633.5 H23 7766.5 7738.5 7794.5

L34 7633.5 7605.5 7661.5 H34 7794.5 7766.5 7822.5

L45 7661.5 7633.5 7689.5 H45 7822.5 7794.5 7850.5

F L12 7152.5 7103.5 7201.5 H12 7313.5 7264.5 7362.5

L23 7201.5 7152.5 7250.5 H23 7362.5 7313.5 7411.5

F L45 7452.5 7403.5 7501.5 H45 7613.5 7564.5 7662.5

L56 7501.5 7452.5 7550.5 H56 7662.5 7613.5 7711.5

I L12 7449 7421 7477 H12 7610 7582 7638

L23 7477 7449 7505 H23 7638 7610 7666

L45 7533 7505 7561 H45 7694 7666 7722

J L12 7442 7414 7470 H12 7603 7575 7631

L23 7470 7442 7498 H23 7631 7603 7659

L45 7526 7498 7554 H45 7687 7659 7715

K L12 7512 7484 7540 H12 7673 7645 7701

L23 7540 7512 7568 H34 7701 7673 7729

M L12 7456 7428 7484 H12 7617 7589 7645

L23 7484 7456 7512 H34 7645 7617 7673

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Freq. Band T/R Sep. Block Ch. Center Freq. F0 LOW BAND

Low Edge f1 High Edge f2 Ch. Center Freq. F0 HIGH BAND

Low Edge f4 High Edge f5

7 (cont.) 161 (cont.) P L12 7149 7093 7205 H12 7310 7254 7366

L23 7177 7121 7233 H23 7338 7282 7394

L34 7205 7149 7261 H34 7366 7310 7422

L45 7233 7177 7289 H45 7394 7338 7450

168 A L12 7135 7107 7163 H12 7303 7275 7331

L23 7163 7135 7191 H23 7331 7303 7359

L45 7219 7191 7247 H45 7387 7359 7415

B L12 7471 7443 7499 H12 7639 7611 7667

L23 7499 7471 7527 H23 7667 7639 7695

L45 7555 7527 7583 H45 7723 7695 7751

C L12 7442 7414 7470 H12 7610 7582 7638

L23 7470 7442 7498 H23 7638 7610 7666

L45 7526 7498 7554 H45 7694 7666 7722

196 A L13 7149 7107 7191 H13 7345 7303 7387

L35 7205 7163 7247 H35 7401 7359 7443

245 A L14 7484 7428 7540 H14 7729 7673 7785

L58 7596 7540 7652 H58 7841 7785 7897

300 A L15 7210 7135 7285 H15 7510 7435 7585

L610 7374 7285 7463 H610 7674 7585 7763

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Freq. Band T/R Sep. Block Ch. Center Freq. F0 LOW BAND

Low Edge f1 High Edge f2 Ch. Center Freq. F0 HIGH BAND

Low Edge f4 High Edge f5

8 119 A L13 8307 8286 8328 H13 8426 8405 8447

L24 8321 8300 8342 H24 8440 8419 8461

L35 8335 8314 8356 H35 8454 8433 8475

L46 8349 8328 8370 H46 8468 8447 8489

154 A L12 8231 8203 8259 H12 8385 8357 8413

L23 8259 8231 8287 H23 8413 8385 8441

L45 8315 8287 8343 H45 8469 8441 8497

208 A L14 8106 8050 8162 H14 8314 8258 8370

L57 8204 8162 8246 H57 8412 8370 8454

280.75 A L14 7953.25 7912 7994.5 H14 8234 8178 8290

336.75 L58 8009.25 8024 7994.5 H58 8346 8290 8402

266 B L12 7968 7912 8024 H12 8234 8178 8290

C L13 8080 8038 8122 H12 8346 8304 8388

300 A L14 7785 7725 7845 H14 8085 8025 8145

L58 7905 7845 7965 H58 8205 8145 8265

310 A L13 7785 7725 7845 H13 8095 8035 8155

L46 7905 7845 7965 H46 8215 8155 8275

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Freq. Band T/R Sep. Block Ch. Center Freq. F0 LOW BAND

Low Edge f1 High Edge f2 Ch. Center Freq. F0 HIGH BAND

Low Edge f4 High Edge f5

8 (cont.) 310

C L13 7947 7905 7989 H13 8257 8215 8299

L24 7975 7933 8017 H24 8285 8243 8327

L46 8031 7989 8073 H46 8341 8299 8383

L79 8115 8073 8157 H79 8425 8383 8467

L810 8143 8101 8185 H810 8453 8411 8495

311.32 A L14 7792.175 7732.875 7851.48 H14 8103.495 8044.195 8162.795

L58 7910.775 7851.475 7970.08 H58 8222.095 8162.795 8281.395

B L14 7777.35 7718.05 7836.65 H14 8088.67 8029.37 8147.97

L58 7895.95 7836.65 7955.25 H58 8207.27 8147.97 8266.57

C to J All 7793.34 7714.68 7872 All 8104.66 8026 8183.32

11 All L16 10825 10695 10955 H16 11325 11185 11465

L713 11071 10935 11207 H713 11575 11425 11725

Note: These filters are applicable for 1+0 and 1+1 applications. For 2+0 SP applications please contact your local Ceragon representative for frequency availability.