3G Diplexer Trial Report

Introduction

With Diplexers in Antenna Line, GSM1800 and UMTS2100 can share

one common Antenna and RF feeders & thereby reduce Load on the
Tower.
Diplexers are cost effective solution for network deployment.
Diplexers introduce a low Insertion Loss of 0.15 0.2 dB (typical), 0.3
0.4 dB (Max).
Microdata Diplexers weigh 2.0 to 2.3 Kgs based on the frequency
band.
Filters (Diplexers, Triplexers & Quadruplexers) are used in OD/ID,
IBS / DAS applications where two or more BTS Systems in Bands
2G, 3G , 4G are colocated on/in the same Tower, Shelter or BTS
Site OD / ID

Benefits
Antenna and Feeder Sharing By using Diplexers
Antenna and Feeder Cable can be shared by 1800 and 2100 MHz bands.
3nos of additional antenna and Feeder Cables along with accessories like
clamps, earthing kits etc can be saved .

Antenna Sharing in 1800M+2100M scenario : One 2 Port

Wideband Antenna instead of 4 Port Antenna
Approx Rs. 30K saving per site towards additional
antenna system
Tower loading : Tower loading shall reduce due to saving
on additional antenna and feeder cables.

Specifications

Microdata MI201n1 Diplexer

HYD00788 - AP

Configuration 2 Sectors Diplexer (1800 / 2100)

Existing Scenario Without Diplexer

X
X
X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X
X
X

Antenna Line With Diplexer Installed

Dual Band 800+900 / 1800+2100

DBXLH-6565C-VTM (Andrew)

X
X
X
X
X
X

2Port Single Band 3G Ant

(Andrew)

X
X
X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X
X
X

Jumper

X
X
X
X
X
X

2 Port Single Band 3G

Ant Spare

2 jumpers
installed.

Jumper

Diplexer MI20101

RF Feeder
Cable

2100
2100
RRH
RRH

RF Feeder
Cable

2100
2100
RRH
RRH

Jumper
Jumper

900
900 BTS
BTS

1800
1800
BTS
BTS

Note: 2 Port Single Band 3G Ant

Spare / Saved

900
900 BTS
BTS

1800
1800
BTS
BTS

2 Port Single Band 3G Antenna is saved after installing Diplexer

VSWR Measurement (Site ID - HYD00788)

Sector 1
1800 Band
Tx/Rx
Rx
2100 Band
Tx/Rx
Rx

Without
Diplexer

With Microdata
Diplexer

1.31
1.32

1.33
1.34

1.24
1.26

1.27
1.28

Sector 2
1800 Band
Tx/Rx
Rx
2100 Band
Tx/Rx
Rx

Without
Diplexer

With Microdata
Diplexer

1.32
1.32

1.35
1.34

1.28
1.25

1.30
1.28

Observations : AL VSWR Variation Pre & Post Diplexers Installation is 0.01 - 0.02.

Dedicated Mode RSCP -Drive Plot -Muthnagi

Pre Drive

Post Drive

Dedicated Mode RSCP-Histogram Plot -Muthnagi

Pre Drive

Post Drive

Dedicated Mode Ec/No Plot -Muthnagi

Pre Drive

Post Drive

Dedicated Mode Ec/No Histogram -Muthnagi

Pre Drive

Post Drive

PRE-POST 3G KPIs Comparison

Site ID
HYD00788
HYD00788
HYD00788

Cell Name
HYD_Muthangi_X
HYD_Muthangi_Y
HYD_Muthangi_Z

CS-RRC Success rate

Pre
Post
99.66%
99.59%
99.82%
99.79%
99.80%
99.87%

PS-RRC Success rate

Pre
Post
99.92%
99.88%
99.91%
99.68%
99.80%
99.92%

Site ID
HYD00788
HYD00788
HYD00788

Cell Name
HYD_Muthangi_X
HYD_Muthangi_Y
HYD_Muthangi_Z

CS-RAB Success rate

Pre
Post
99.44%
99.53%
99.36%
99.33%
98.77%
98.50%

PS-RAB Success rate

Pre
Post
99.76%
99.77%
99.81%
99.84%
99.34%
99.74%

Site ID
HYD00788
HYD00788
HYD00788

Cell Name
HYD_Muthangi_X
HYD_Muthangi_Y
HYD_Muthangi_Z

CS-RAB Drop rate

Pre
Post
0.37%
0.48%
0.62%
0.44%
0.52%
0.72%

PS-RAB Drop rate

Pre
Post
0.53%
0.39%
0.44%
0.50%
0.71%
0.25%

Site ID
HYD00788
HYD00788
HYD00788

Cell Name
HYD_Muthangi_X
HYD_Muthangi_Y
HYD_Muthangi_Z

CS Traffic (Erl)
Pre
Post
9.3
8.8
15.2
13.0
5.2
8.6

PS Traffic (MB)
Pre
Post
769.6
684.3
1142.5
1283.7
304.7
636.6

Observations : No major variation in KPIs post installation of Diplexer

Inference

VSWR Measurements
Negligible change (Approx 0.02 - 0.03) in VSWR of Antenna Line with Diplexer
installed.

3G DT Measurements
Negligible change in Pre & Post DT Measurements of RSCP & Ec/Io.
No Change in cells coverage area.

3G KPIs
No Major Variation in 3G KPIs except some random, negligible, statistical
variations.

Recommendations

Microdata Diplexers can be used wherever we have space constraint

for installing the additional antenna system for installing new 3G Sites
in our 3G Circles having GSM in 1800 or 900+1800 Band.
Installing Diplexers can save ~ 40 to 60% Capex on the requirement
for additional Feeder Line and Antenna for 3G
Microdata Diplexer has negligible impact on the KPIs and Drive Test
observations made pre and post Diplexer implementation.

Capex Saving Analysis 2-Port

Antenna System Vs. Diplexers

38% Savings on Installing Diplexer when compared with New Antenna System For
3G

Capex Saving Analysis 4-Port Antenna

System Vs. Diplexers

61% Savings on Installing Diplexer when compared with New Antenna System For
3G

Unit Price Assumptions

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