AAU5636 (3400 MHZ) Hardware Description (Draft A) (PDF) - EN

AAU5636 (3400 MHz)
Hardware Description
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Date 2021-07-30
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Hardware Description Contents
Contents
1 AAU5636 Hardware Description.......................................................................................... 1

1.1 Changes in AAU5636 Hardware Description................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 AAU.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.2.1 AAU Exterior.......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.2 AAU Functions...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators.................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2.5 Optical Modules................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 AAU Cables............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
1.3.1 AAU Cable List.................................................................................................................................................................... 11
1.3.2 AAU PGND Cable...............................................................................................................................................................12
1.3.3 AAU Power Cable.............................................................................................................................................................. 12
1.3.4 CPRI Optical Fiber............................................................................................................................................................. 15
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Hardware Description 1 AAU5636 Hardware Description
1 AAU5636 Hardware Description
Overview
This document provides reference for planning and deploying an active antenna
unit 5636 (AAU5636, which is referred to as AAU in this document). It describes
the exterior, functions, technical specifications, ports, indicators, optical modules,
and cables of the AAU.
Product Versions
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.
Product Name Solution Version Product Version
AAU5636 SRAN16.1 and later V100R016C10 and later

For details about software versions
of RF modules, see Description >
Hardware Description > 3900 &
5900 Series Base Station Software
and Hardware Compatibility
Description.
Intended Audience
● System engineers
● Installation engineers
● Maintenance engineers
Organization
1.1 Changes in AAU5636 Hardware Description
This section describes the changes in AAU5636 Hardware Description.
1.2 AAU
An AAU integrates the antenna and RF unit.
1.3 AAU Cables
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This section describes the cables connected to an AAU.
1.1 Changes in AAU5636 Hardware Description

This section describes the changes in AAU5636 Hardware Description.
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This is a draft.
1.2 AAU
An AAU integrates the antenna and RF unit.
1.2.1 AAU Exterior

This section describes the AAU exterior.
Figure 1-1 shows the AAU exterior.
Figure 1-1 AAU exterior
(1) Mounting kit: upper (2) Mounting kit: lower (3) Anti-falling safety
handle handle reinforcement hole

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Figure 1-2 shows the AAU dimensions.
Figure 1-2 AAU dimensions
You can obtain the module name, frequency band, and other information of the
AAU on the nameplate, as shown in Figure 1-3.
NOTE
The nameplate on the AAU in the figure is only for reference.
Figure 1-3 Nameplate position

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(1) Nameplate (2) Module name (3) Frequency band
1.2.2 AAU Functions

An AAU integrates the antenna and RF unit. Its main function modules include the
antenna unit (AU), radio unit (RU), power module, and L1 (physical layer)
processing unit.
Figure 1-4 shows the AAU logical structure.
Figure 1-4 Logical structure
Table 1-1 describes function modules of an AAU.
Table 1-1 Function modules of an AAU

Function Function Description
Module
AU Each antenna uses an 8x12 array and supports 96 dual-

polarized elements to transmit and receive radio waves.

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Function Function Description

Module
RU The RF unit processes RF signals and performs phase correction

for uplink and downlink RF channels. The related sub-function
modules are as follows:
● CPRI port and digital intermediate frequency (IF): CPRI
signal transmission and digital IF processing
● ADC and DAC: analog-to-digital conversion (using the ADC)
and digital-to-analog conversion (using the DAC) (ADC is
short for analog-to-digital converter and DAC is short for
digital-to-analog converter.)
● Low-power RF signal: down-conversion and amplification for
RF signals; up-conversion and amplification for analog
signals
● Power amplifier (PA): signal power amplification
● Filter: protection and filtering
Power Supplies operating voltage to the AAU.

module
L1 processing ● Provides enhanced common public radio interface (eCPRI)

unit ports to converge and distribute eCPRI signals.
● Implements the uplink and downlink processing at the 5G
NR physical layer.
● Performs I/Q modulation, mapping, and digital weighting in
the downlink.
1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications

This section describes AAU technical specifications, including supported RATs,
frequency bands, RF specifications, engineering specifications, antenna capabilities,
and CPRI port specifications.
For details about AAU technical specifications, see AAU5636 Technical
Specifications.
1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators

This section describes the physical ports and indicators on an AAU.
Figure 1-5 shows the physical ports and indicators on an AAU.

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Figure 1-5 Physical ports and indicators
Physical Ports
Table 1-2 describes the physical ports on an AAU.
Table 1-2 Physical ports

Silkscreen Connector Description
Type
CPRI1 DLC Optical port 1 with a data rate of 10.3125

connector Gbit/s or 25.78125 Gbit/s. An optical module
must be inserted into the port for optical fiber
installation.
CPRI0 DLC Optical port 0 with a data rate of 10.3125

connector Gbit/s or 25.78125 Gbit/s. An optical module
must be inserted into the port for optical fiber
installation.
PWR Outdoor –48 V DC power port

quick-lock
power
connector
AUX DB15 male Port for an antenna information sensor unit

connector (AISU) to transmit AISG signals

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Silkscreen Connector Description

Type
TEST N/A Reserved port, which is unavailable
Indicators
Table 1-3 describes the indicators on an AAU.
Table 1-3 Indicators
Silkscreen Color Status Description
RUN Green Steady on There is power supply, but the module

is faulty.
Steady off There is no power supply, or the

module is faulty.
Blinking (on The module is working properly.

for 1s and off
for 1s)
Blinking (on The module software is being loaded

for 0.125s and or the module is not working.
off for 0.125s)
ALM Red Steady on An alarm is generated, and the

module must be replaced.
Blinking (on An alarm is generated. The alarm

for 1s and off may be caused by a fault on a related
for 1s) module or port. Therefore, you need
to locate the fault before deciding
whether to replace the module.
Steady off No alarm is generated.
ACT Green Steady on The module is working properly when

TX channels are enabled or software
is being loaded to the module that is
not started.
Blinking (on The module is working properly with

for 1s and off TX channels disabled.
for 1s)
● CPRI0 Red or Steady green The common public radio interface

● CPRI1 green (CPRI) link is working properly.
Steady red The optical module fails to transmit

or receive signals (due to optical
module faults, broken optical fibers,
or other causes).

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Silkscreen Color Status Description
Blinking red The CPRI link is out of lock (due to a

(on for 1s and failure in clock lock between two
off for 1s) modes, CPRI port rate mismatch, or
other causes).
You are advised to check the system
configuration to locate the fault.
Steady off The optical module cannot be

detected or is powered off.
1.2.5 Optical Modules

An optical module transmits optical signals between an optical port and an optical
fiber.
Optical modules must be used in pairs on both ends of an optical fiber. The
following table describes the mapping.
NOTICE
An optical fiber must use the optical modules with the same specifications on
both ends. If optical modules with different specifications are used, performance
risks, such as alarms, bit errors, and interrupted links, may occur.
Table 1-4 Optical module mapping

Optical Module Type Mapping Between the BBU Side and AAU Side
SFP duplex (two-fiber SFP duplex optical modules with the same
bidirectional, or specifications
duplex for short)
optical module
SFP BIDI (single-fiber SFP BIDI optical modules are used on both sides.
bidirectional, or BIDI ● A mapping relationship exists between the TX
for short) optical wavelength and RX wavelength. For example, if TX
module and RX wavelengths of the optical module on the
BBU side are 1270TX/1330RX, those on the AAU side
are 1330TX/1270RX.
● Except for wavelengths, the specifications of optical
modules are the same.

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Optical Module Type Mapping Between the BBU Side and AAU Side
The DSFP optical module is used on the BBU side and

the SFP BIDI optical module is used on the AAU side.
● A mapping relationship exists between the TX
wavelength and RX wavelength. For example, if TX
and RX wavelengths of the optical module on the
BBU side are 1270TX/1330RX, those on the AAU side
are 1330TX/1270RX.
● Except for wavelengths, the specifications of optical
modules are the same.
The rate of the optical module to be installed must match the rate of the
corresponding port. Table 1-5 lists the CPRI port rates supported by optical
modules with different rates. Table 1-6 lists the eCPRI port rates supported by
optical modules.
Table 1-5 CPRI port rates supported by optical modules

Optical CPRI Rate Supported or Not
Module
Type 1.25G 2.5G 4.9G 6.1G 9.8G 10.1G 24.3G
25Ga Not Not Not Not Support Support Support

optical support support support support ed ed ed
module ed ed ed ed
10G/ Not Not Support Support Support Support Not

9.8Ga support support ed ed ed ed support
optical ed ed ed
module
6Ga Support Support Support Support Not Not Not

optical ed ed ed ed support support support
module ed ed ed
4.9Ga Support Support Support Not Not Not Not

optical ed ed ed support support support support
module ed ed ed ed
2.5Ga Support Support Not Not Not Not Not

optical ed ed support support support support support
module ed ed ed ed ed
1.25Ga Support Not Not Not Not Not Not

optical ed support support support support support support
module ed ed ed ed ed ed
a: 25G, 10G, 6G, 4.9G, 2.5G, or 1.25G is the rate of an optical module. The rate
of an optical module can be obtained from the label on the optical module, as
shown in Figure 1-7.

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Table 1-6 eCPRI port rates supported by optical modules

Optical Module Type eCPRI Rate Supported or Not
10G 25G
25G optical module Supported Supported
10G/9.8G optical module Supported Not supported
6G optical module Not supported Not supported
4.9G optical module Not supported Not supported
Optical modules can be classified into single-mode and multimode optical

modules, which can be distinguished as follows:
● The puller of a single-mode optical module is blue and the puller of a
multimode optical module is black or gray.
● The transmission mode is displayed as "SM" on the label of a single-mode
optical module and "MM" on the label of a multimode optical module.
NOTE
● The exteriors and labels of optical modules in this section are for reference only. The
actual exteriors and labels may be different.
● Optical modules to be installed must match the rates of their corresponding ports.
● Only Huawei-certified optical modules meeting the following requirements can be used
for Huawei wireless devices:
● Environment, feature, and specifications requirements of devices on which optical
modules are to be installed
● Laser safety requirements in IEC 60825-1
● General safety requirements in IEC 60950-1
● The supported maximum remote distance varies with the optical module. For details,
see "CPRI Optical Fibers" in 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Cables. CPRI optical fibers
are configured based on application scenarios.
SFP Optical Module

The following figure shows the exteriors of SFP optical modules.

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Figure 1-6 SFP optical modules
(1) SFP duplex (two-fiber bidirectional) optical (2) SFP BIDI (single-fiber bidirectional) optical
module module
There is a label on each optical module that provides information such as the rate,
wavelength, and transmission mode, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 1-7 Label
(1) Rate (2) Wavelength (3) Transmission (4) Transmission mode

distance
1.3 AAU Cables

This section describes the cables connected to an AAU.
1.3.1 AAU Cable List

AAU cables include a PGND cable, a power cable, and a CPRI optical fiber.
Table 1-7 lists AAU cables.

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Table 1-7 Cable list
Cable One End The Other End
Connector Installation Connector Installation

Position Position
1.3.2 AAU OT terminal Main ground OT terminal External ground

PGND (M6) terminal of the (M8) bar
Cable AAU
1.3.3 AAU Outdoor quick- PWR port Depending Power

Power lock power on the equipment
Cable connector power
equipment
1.3.4 CPRI DLC connector CPRI0/CPRI1 DLC CPRI (SFP) port

Optical port connector on the BBU
Fiber
1.3.2 AAU PGND Cable

This section describes the exterior and specifications of an AAU PGND cable.
An AAU PGND cable connects an AAU and a ground bar for proper grounding of
the AAU. Figure 1-8 shows its exterior.
Figure 1-8 Exterior of a PGND cable
(1) OT terminal (M6, 16 mm2 or 0.025 (2) OT terminal (M8, 16 mm2 or 0.025
in.2) in.2)
NOTE
If the customer prepares a PGND cable, a copper-core cable with a minimum cross-
sectional area of 16 mm2 (0.025 in.2) is recommended.
1.3.3 AAU Power Cable

An AAU power cable is a –48 V DC shielded cable that feeds –48 V DC power into
an AAU.

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NOTE
● The maximum distance supported by an AAU power cable is 100 m (328.08 ft). Contact
Huawei engineers when an AAU power cable longer than 100 m (328.08 ft) is required.
● If a power device is provided by the customer, the recommended specification of the
circuit breaker on this power device is 40 A.
Exterior
The connector at one end of an AAU power cable is an outdoor quick-lock power
connector and the connector at the other end depends on the power device. The
two connectors must be prepared onsite. Figure 1-9 shows the exterior of an AAU
power cable.
Figure 1-9 AAU power cable
(1) Outdoor quick-lock power (2) –48 V DC power cable

connector
Cable Description
The outer diameter of an AAU power cable ranges from 9.9 mm to 16.4 mm (0.39
in. to 0.65 in.). The following tables describe the AAU power cable.
Table 1-8 AAU power cable

Cable Wire Wire Color in Most Regions Wire Color in Other
Name (European Standard/North Regions (UK)
American Standard)
AAU RTN(+) Brown/Black Blue

power
cable NEG(-) Blue/Blue Gray

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Table 1-9 AAU power supply solutions and power cable specifications
Power National Remote Wire OCB
Module Standard Distance Specification Quantity
s
● DCDU16D European 0 m to 70 m 10 mm2 0

(-48 V) standards (0 ft to (0.015 in.2)
● APM5930 229.66 ft)
(-48 V)
71 m to 100 16 mm2 0
● APM5950H m (232.94 ft (0.025 in.2)
(-48 V) to 328.08 ft)
● APM5950H
-L (-48 V) North 0 m to 70 m 10.5 mm2 0
American (0 ft to (0.016 in.2)
standards 229.66 ft)
71 m to 100 16.7 mm2 1

m (232.94 ft (0.026 in.2)
to 328.08 ft)
OPM200 (-57 European 0 m to 70 m 6 mm2 (0.009 0

V) standards (0 ft to in.2)
229.66 ft)
71 m to 100 10 mm2 0
m (232.94 ft (0.015 in.2)
to 328.08 ft)
North 0 m to 100 m 8.2 mm2 0

American (0 ft to (0.013 in.2)
standards 328.08 ft)
NOTE
It is recommended that the AAU use the following power supply solutions:
● One DCDU16D with one group of power cables. For details about the input power
specifications of the DCDU16D, see section "DCDU16D" in 3900 & 5900 Series Base
Station Component Description.
● One APM5930 with one group of power cables. For details about the input power
specifications of the APM5930, see section "APM5930 Hardware Description" in 3900 &
5900 Series Base Station Cabinet Description.
● APM5950H with one group of power cables. For details about the input power
specifications of the APM5950H, see section "APM5950H & APM5900H Hardware
Description" in 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Cabinet Description.
● One APM5950H-L with one group of power cables. For details about the input power
specifications of the APM5950H-L, see "APM5950H-L & APM5900H-L Hardware
Description" in 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Cabinet Description.
● One OPM200 with one group of power cables. For details about the input power
specifications of the OPM200, see section "OPM200 User Guide" in Auxiliary Product
Description.
If the OCB is used, the wire specifications of the power cable between the DCDU16D and
the OCB range from 6 mm2 (0.009 in.2) to 10.5 mm2 (0.016 in.2). For details about the OCB,
see OCB-01M User Guide.

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1.3.4 CPRI Optical Fiber

Optical fibers are used to transmit eCPRI signals and must be used with SFP
optical modules.
Exterior
The CPRI optical fiber must be protected by an outdoor quick-lock optical fiber
connector. Figure 1-10 and Figure 1-11 show the exteriors of the connector and
the CPRI optical fiber, respectively.
Figure 1-10 Exterior of an outdoor quick-lock optical fiber connector
(1) CPRI optical fiber (2) Outdoor quick-lock (3) Lever

optical fiber connector
(4) Waterproof rubber (5) Nut -

plug
Figure 1-11 Exterior of a CPRI optical fiber
(1) DLC connector (2) Breakout cable (3) Label on the

breakout cable
Figure 1-12 shows the connection of the optical fiber between a BBU5900 and an
AAU.

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Figure 1-12 Connection of the optical fiber between a BBU and an AAU
Signal Description
Table 1-10 describes the labels on the DLC optical fiber. The connection positions
in the table are recommended.
Table 1-10 Labels on the DLC optical fiber

Label on the Breakout Installation Position
Cable
1A CPRI RX port on the AAU
1B CPRI TX port on the AAU
2A TX port on the BBU
2B RX port on the BBU

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1 AAU5636 Hardware Description.......................................................................................... 1

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1 AAU5636 Hardware Description

Product Name Solution Version Product Version

AAU5636 SRAN16.1 and later V100R016C10 and later

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This section describes the cables connected to an AAU.

1.1 Changes in AAU5636 Hardware Description

1.2.1 AAU Exterior

Figure 1-1 AAU exterior

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Figure 1-2 shows the AAU dimensions.

Figure 1-2 AAU dimensions

The nameplate on the AAU in the figure is only for reference.

Figure 1-3 Nameplate position

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(1) Nameplate (2) Module name (3) Frequency band

1.2.2 AAU Functions

Figure 1-4 Logical structure

Table 1-1 describes function modules of an AAU.

Table 1-1 Function modules of an AAU

AU Each antenna uses an 8x12 array and supports 96 dual-

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Function Function Description

RU The RF unit processes RF signals and performs phase correction

Power Supplies operating voltage to the AAU.

L1 processing ● Provides enhanced common public radio interface (eCPRI)

1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications

1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators

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Figure 1-5 Physical ports and indicators

Table 1-2 Physical ports

CPRI1 DLC Optical port 1 with a data rate of 10.3125

CPRI0 DLC Optical port 0 with a data rate of 10.3125

PWR Outdoor –48 V DC power port

AUX DB15 male Port for an antenna information sensor unit

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Silkscreen Connector Description

TEST N/A Reserved port, which is unavailable

Table 1-3 Indicators

Silkscreen Color Status Description

RUN Green Steady on There is power supply, but the module

Steady off There is no power supply, or the

Blinking (on The module is working properly.

Blinking (on The module software is being loaded

ALM Red Steady on An alarm is generated, and the

Blinking (on An alarm is generated. The alarm

Steady off No alarm is generated.

ACT Green Steady on The module is working properly when

Blinking (on The module is working properly with

● CPRI0 Red or Steady green The common public radio interface

Steady red The optical module fails to transmit

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Silkscreen Color Status Description