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Single Band Beamforming Antenna

BFA4R-H3A

Three foot (0.9 m), Beamforming Antenna, deploying a high performing 8T8R Beamforming array covering 3300-4200 MHz
Eight wide high band ports covering 3300-4200 MHz
Full Spectrum Compliance for 3300-4200 MHz
Provides an 8T8R Beamforming array, with a calibration port, for RRU controlled Azimuth beam control and beamforming, for increased 5G services data throughput and decreased latency, by minimizing interference and increasing signal strength at directed users
Beamforming array can be deployed with tapering (or without tapering), for improved Azimuth SLL performance
Exceeds minimum PIM performance requirements
Equipped with new 4.3-10 connector, which is 40% smaller than traditional 7/16 DIN connector
Equipped with One Field Replaceable, integrated AISG 2.0 compliant Remote Electrical Tilt (RET)

Overview

The CCI Beamforming Array is an Eight port antenna, deploying a high performance array across four single columns, covering 3300-4200 MHz.
The CCI Beamforming Antenna utilizes One Type 17 RET controller, with RET control for the 8T8R Beamforming array, across all four columns.

CCI antennas are designed and produced to ISO 9001 certification standards for reliability and quality in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.

Applications

8T8R Beamforming, supporting 3.3 - 4.2 GHz, with calibration port
With CCI’s Beamforming Antennas, wireless providers can deploy 8T8R Beamforming for increased throughput and capacity, using multiple high gain and narrow beams to connect to multiple users, within a single adaptive beamforming array

Electrical

Ports	8 × High Band Ports for 3300-4200 MHz
	Single Column
Frequency Range	3300-3400 MHz	3450-3550 MHz	3700-4000 MHz	4000-4200 MHz
Gain¹	15.6 dBi	15.9 dBi	16.3 dBi	16.6 dBi
Gain (Average)²	14.8 dBi	15.0 dBi	15.5 dBi	15.6 dBi
Azimuth Beamwidth (-3dB)	91.0° ±15.7°	94.2° ±19.4°	89.5° ±12.0°	91.6° ±10.7°
Elevation Beamwidth (-3dB)	6.7°	6.3°	5.6°	5.1°
Electrical Downtilt	2° to 12°	2° to 12°	2° to 12°	2° to 12°
Elevation Sidelobes (1st Upper)	< -21 dB	< -20 dB	< -21 dB	< -20 dB
Front-to-Back Ratio @180°	> 36 dB	> 38 dB	> 38 dB	> 36 dB
Front-to-Back Ratio ±20°	> 32 dB	> 34 dB	> 34 dB	> 33 dB
Cross-Polar Discrimination at Peak	> 25 dB	> 23 dB	> 20 dB	> 18 dB
CoPol Isolation between Columns	> 20 dB	> 22 dB	> 25 dB	> 25 dB
Cross-Polar Isolation	> 20 dB	> 22 dB	> 25 dB	> 25 dB
Coupling level, antenna port to cal port	26 ±2	26 ±2	26 ±2	26 ±2
Max Amplitude difference between antenna ports and Cal port (dB)	< ±1	< ±1	< ±1	< ±1
Max phase difference between antenna ports and Cal port (deg)	< ±7	< ±7	< ±7	< ±7
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR)	< 1.5:1	< 1.5:1	< 1.5:1	< 1.5:1
Passive Intermodulation (2×20W)	≤ -153 dBc	≤ -153 dBc	≤ -153 dBc	≤ -153 dBc
Input Power Continuous Wave (CW)	100 watts	100 watts	100 watts	100 watts
Polarization	Dual Linear 45°	Dual Linear 45°	Dual Linear 45°	Dual Linear 45°
Input Impedance	50 ohms	50 ohms	50 ohms	50 ohms
Lightning Protection	DC Ground	DC Ground	DC Ground	DC Ground
¹Peak gain across sub-bands. ²Electrical specifications follow document "Recommendation on Base Station Antenna Standards" (BASTA) V11.1.


Ports	Broadcast and Service Beams
	Broadcast		Service Beam at 0°*
Frequency Range	3300-3600 MHz	3700-4200 MHz	3300-3600 MHz	3300-3600 MHz
Gain¹	17.2 dBi	17.8 dBi	20.8 dBi	21.3 dBi
Gain (Average)²	16.6 dBi	16.8 dBi	20.3 dBi	20.6 dBi
Azimuth Beamwidth (-3dB)	65.7° ±5.9°	70.8° ±5.8°	27.3° ±0.9°	25.5° ±1.0°
Elevation Beamwidth (-3dB)	6.7°	6.7°	6.6°	5.6°
Electrical Downtilt	2° to 12°	2° to 12°	2° to 12°	2° to 12°
Elevation Sidelobes (1st Upper)	< -19 dB	< -20 dB	< -22 dB	< -21 dB
Front-to-Back Ratio @180°	> 40 dB	> 40 dB	> 40 dB	> 40 dB
Front-to-Back Ratio ±20°	> 32 dB	> 35 dB	> 38 dB	> 38 dB
¹Peak gain across sub-bands. ²Electrical specifications follow document "Recommendation on Base Station Antenna Standards" (BASTA) V11.1. * Performance is based on no tapering applied


Ports	Broadcast and Service Beams
	Service Beam at 30°*		Service Beam Soft BiSector
Frequency Range	3300-3600 MHz	3700-4200 MHz	3300-3600 MHz	3700-4200 MHz
Gain¹	20.1 dBi	21.0 dBi	19.7 dBi	20.5 dBi
Gain (Average)²	19.5 dBi	20.4 dBi	19.2 dBi	20.0 dBi
Azimuth Beamwidth (-3dB)	29.4° ±1.4°	25.6° ±1.6°	30.5° ±1.1°	28.0° ±1.2°
Elevation Beamwidth (-3dB)	6.5°	5.5°	6.5°	5.5°
Electrical Downtilt	2° to 12°	2° to 12°	2° to 12°	2° to 12°
Elevation Sidelobes (1st Upper)	< -22 dB	< -21 dB	< -20 dB	< -20 dB
Front-to-Back Ratio @180°	> 38 dB	> 40 dB	> 38 dB	> 40 dB
Front-to-Back Ratio ±20°	> 35 dB	> 38 dB	> 36 dB	> 38 dB
¹Peak gain across sub-bands. ²Electrical specifications follow document "Recommendation on Base Station Antenna Standards" (BASTA) V11.1. * Performance is based on no tapering applied

Mechanical

Dimensions (L×W×D)	30.8×13.1×7.0 in (783×332×179 mm)
Survival Wind Speed	> 150 mph (> 241 kph)
Front Wind Load	86 lbs (382 N)-22 @ 100 mph (161 kph)
Side Wind Load	50 lbs (220 N) @ 100 mph (161 kph)
Equivalent Flat Plate Area	3.4 ft² (0.3 m²)
Weight *	23.6 lbs (10.7 kg)
RF Connector	8 × 4.3-10 female
Calibration Interface	4.3-10 female
RET Connectors	1 female / 1 male
RET Interface	8-pin D female / 8-pin D male
Mounting Pole	2 to 5 in (5 to 12 cm)

* Weight excludes mounting kit

Bottom View	BFA4R-H3AB

Connector Spacing	BFA4R-H3AB

RET to Element Configuration	BFA4R-H3AB Element and RET configuration (Type 17 Internal RET)

Typical Antenna Patterns

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	3500 MHz Azimuth with Elevation 7° Single Columns	3920 MHz Azimuth with Elevation 7° Single Columns


	3500 MHz Azimuth with Elevation 7° Broadcast Beam	3920 MHz Azimuth with Elevation 7° Broadcast Beam


	3500 MHz Azimuth 0° with Elevation 7° Service Beam	3920 MHz Azimuth 0° with Elevation 7° Service Beam


	3500 MHz Azimuth 30° with Elevation 7° Service Beam	3920 MHz Azimuth 30° with Elevation 7° Service Beam


	3500 MHz Azimuth with Elevation 7° Soft Split Beam	3920 MHz Azimuth with Elevation 7° Soft Split Beam

MBK-15		MBK-15 Mounting Kit with fixed 0° mechanical tilt
MBK-03		MBK-03 Mounting Kit with 0° - 10° mechanical tilt
BSA-RET400		Type 17 Remote Electrical Tilt System (RET)
AISGC-M-F-10FT		10 Ft (3 m) Male/Female RRU to Antenna AISG cable
SCU-AISG-P		Portable AISG 2.0 Site Control Unit

Product Information

	Datasheet
	BFA4R-H3AB Connector Spacing Diagram
	BFA4R-H3AB Antenna/RET Config Diagram
	MBK-15 Installation Guide
	MBK-03 Installation Guide

	Interactive Pattern Viewer
	CCI Interactive Pattern Viewer Instructions

Antenna Pattern

BFA4RH3A: Text/Planet Format - Default Azimuth

Configuration File

	RET Antenna configuration file update procedure

For Firmware select RET Actuator link below.

BSA-RET400 SA-DC0401
Configuration File	Version
Y005152P1P2P3P4.BIN	2

Parts & Accessories

BFA4R-H3AB-K	Three foot (0.9 m) beam forming antenna with 90° azimuth single column beamwidth, 9x 4.3-10 female connectors (including 1 calibration port), 1 factory installed BSA-RET400 RET actuators (Type 17 Internal) and MBK-15 mounting bracket
MBK-15	Mounting bracket kit (top and bottom) with fixed 0° mechanical tilt
MBK-03	Mounting bracket kit (top and bottom) with 0° to 10° mechanical tilt adjustment
BSA-RET400	Type 17 remote electrical tilt actuator
AISGC-M-F-xFT AISGC-M-F-10FT	10 Ft (3 m) Male/Female RRU to Antenna AISG cable

Standards & Compliance

Safety	EN 60950-1, UL 60950-1
Emission	EN 55022
Immunity	EN 55024
Environmental	IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2, IEC 60068-2-5, IEC 60068-2-6, IEC-60068-2-11, IEC 60068-2-14, IEC 60068-2-18, IEC 60068-2-27, IEC 60068-2-29, IEC 60068-02-30, IEC 60068-2-52, IEC 60068-2-64, GR-63-CORE 4.3.1, EN 60529, IP 24

Certifications

Antenna Interface Standards Group (AISG), Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Part 15 Class B, CE, CSA US, ISO 9001

	Interactive Pattern Viewer
	CCI Interactive Pattern Viewer Instructions

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		FREQUENCY BAND

	698-798 MHz
	698-896 MHz
	698-960 MHz
	790-960 MHz
	824-896 MHz
	1695-1880 MHz
	1695-2180 MHz
	1695-2360 MHz
	1695-2690 MHz
	1850-1995 MHz
	2300-2400 MHz
	2300-2690 MHz
	2496-2690 MHz
	3300-3800 MHz

		NUMBER OF SECTORS

	1
	3 (MBA3)
	5 (MBA5)
	6 (MBA6)
	9 (MBA9)
	12 (MBA12)

		HEIGHT

	2 ft. (458 - 761 mm)
	3 ft. (762 - 1066 mm)
	4 ft. (1067 - 1371 mm)
	5 ft. (1372 - 1676 mm)
	6 ft. (1677 - 1981 mm)
	7 ft. (1982 - 2286 mm)
	8 ft. (2287 - 2590 mm)
	9 ft. (2591 - 2896 mm)

		HORIZONTAL BEAMWIDTH

	0° to 10°
	10° to 20°
	20° to 30°
	30° to 40°
	50° to 70°
	80° to 100°
	360° (Omni)
	TBD

		NUMBER OF PORTS

	2
	8
	12
	>12

		LOW BAND PORTS

	1
	4
	8

		HIGH BAND PORTS

	1
	8
	12

89 Leuning Street

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