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Single Band Beamforming Antenna

BFA8R-H3B

Three foot (0.9 m), Specialized Beamforming Antenna, deploying a high performing 8T8R Beamforming array covering 3300-3800 MHz
Patented technology provides four high gain dual polarized static beams using an 8-column array resulting in this specialized beamforming antenna
Using a predetermined weight table, this Specialized Beamforming 8T8R Antenna, allows the operator to create the Broadcast Beam and a variety of standard beam shapes from the four fixed static beams
Provides for increased 5G services, data throughput and decreased latency, by minimizing interference and beam overlap between the four high gain static beams
Exceeds minimum PIM performance requirements
Equipped with MQ4 and MQ5 female cluster connectors, for ease of installation with complex cabling configurations
Equipped with One Field Replaceable, integrated AISG 2.0 compliant Remote Electrical Tilt (RET)

Overview

Using patented technology, CCI developed a Specialized 8T8R Beamforming Array, capable of deploying four high gain dual polarized static beams across eight single columns, covering 3300-3800 MHz, all in a 3ft (0.9m) form factor.
The CCI Specialized Beamforming Antenna utilizes One Type 17 RET controller, with RET control for the 8T8R Beamforming array, across all 8 columns and four static beams.

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 – 3.8 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 beamforming array

Electrical

Ports	8 × High Band Ports for 3300-3800 MHz
	Single Beam
Frequency Range	3300-3800 MHz
Gain¹	23.9 dBi
Gain (Average)²	22.7 dBi
Azimuth Beamwidth (-3dB)	14.5° ±1.7°
Elevation Beamwidth (-3dB)	5.8°
Electrical Downtilt	2° to 12°
Elevation Sidelobes (1st Upper)	<-22 dB
Front-to-Back Ratio @180°	> 35 dB
Front-to-Back Ratio ±20°	> 35 dB
Cross-Polar Discrimination at Peak	> 22 dB
CoPol Isolation	> 20 dB
Cross-Polar Isolation	> 30 dB
Coupling level, antenna port to cal port	26 ±2 dB
Max Amplitude difference between antenna ports and Cal port	< ±1 dB
Max phase difference between antenna ports and Cal port	< ±7°
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR)	< 1.5:1
Passive Intermodulation (2×20W)	≤ -153 dBc
Input Power Continuous Wave (CW)	100 watts
Polarization	Dual Linear 45°
Input Impedance	50 ohms
Lightning Protection	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	Service Beam
	Broadcast	at 0°	Soft Bisector
Frequency Range	3300-3800 MHz	3300-3800 MHz	3300-3800 MHz
Gain¹	18.3 dBi	20.5 dBi	20.5 dBi
Gain (Average)²	17.2 dBi	19.5 dBi	19.6 dBi
Azimuth Beamwidth (-3dB)	61.8° ±6.6°	31.8° ±2.9°	31.6° ±4.8°
Elevation Beamwidth (-3dB)	5.8°	5.8°	5.8°
Electrical Downtilt	2° to 12°	2° to 12°	2° to 12°
Elevation Sidelobes (1st Upper)	<-22 dB	<-20 dB	<-22 dB
Front-to-Back Ratio @180°	> 35 dB	> 35 dB	> 35 dB
Front-to-Back Ratio ±20°	> 35 dB	> 35 dB	> 35 dB
¹Peak gain across sub-bands. ²Electrical specifications follow document "Recommendation on Base Station Antenna Standards" (BASTA) V11.1.

Mechanical

Dimensions (L×W×D)	33.9×14.5×8.2 in (861×368×208 mm)
Survival Wind Speed	> 150 mph (> 241 kph)
Front Wind Load¹	64 lbf @ 100 mph 283 N @ 161 kph
Side Wind Load¹	30 lbf @ 100 mph 135 N @ 161 kph
Effective Projective Area (EPA), Front¹	2.2 ft² (0.2 m²)
Weight*	31.4 lbs (14.3 kg)
RF Connector	1 × MQ4 Female & 1 × MQ5 Female
Calibration Interface	1 X MQ5-5 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)
¹Windload values calculated using CFD analysis * Weight excludes mounting kit

Bottom View	BFA8R-H3BA

Connector Spacing	BFA8R-H3BA

RET to Element Configuration	BFA8R-H3BA Element and RET configuration (Type 17 Internal RET)

Typical Antenna Patterns

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	3500 MHz Left Azimuth with Elevation 7° Single Column	3500 MHz Center Left Azimuth with Elevation 7° Single Column


	3500 MHz Center Right Azimuth with Elevation 7° Single Column	3500 MHz Right Azimuth with Elevation 7° Single Column


	3500 MHz Azimuth with Elevation 7° Broadcast Soft Split Beam	3500 MHz Azimuth 0° with Elevation 7° Service Beam


	3500 MHz Azimuth with Elevation 7° Soft Split Beam

MBK-10		MBK-10 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
	BFA8R-H3BA Connector Spacing Diagram
	BFA8R-H3BA Antenna/RET Config Diagram
	MBK-10 Installation Guide

	Interactive Pattern Viewer
	CCI Interactive Pattern Viewer Instructions

Antenna Pattern

BFA8RH3B: Text/Planet Format - Default Azimuth

Parts & Accessories

BFA8R-H3BA-K	Three foot (0.9 m) beam forming antenna with 90° azimuth single column beamwidth, 1x MQ4 & 1x MQ5 female connector (including 1 calibration port), 1 factory installed BSA-RET400 RET actuators (Type 17 Internal) and MBK-10 mounting bracket
MBK-10	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

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