managing a successful tower construction: from the rfp to the backhaul
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Managing a Successful Tower Construction: From the RFP to the Backhaul. Presented By: Rafael Fernandez Clearfield, Inc. www.ClearfieldConnection.com. Fiber to the Cellular Site. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Managing a Successful Tower Managing a Successful Tower Construction: From the RFP to the Construction: From the RFP to the
BackhaulBackhaul
Presented By:
Rafael FernandezRafael Fernandez Clearfield, Inc.
www.ClearfieldConnection.com
Fiber to the Cellular SiteFiber to the Cellular Site
Fiber has already been recognized for use in backhaul applications. It has
proven to be far more reliable, and is unmatched in its capacity.
The Challenges of Space & Weight The Challenges of Space & Weight In the past, each antenna has been
connected by a large (2", 50mm) coax cable that carries both signal and power
to the antenna. But with all these antennas, the size, weight and even wind resistance of these cables has
become a big problem. These towers, which have been upgraded to add many
antennas (such as the one shown at left), illustrate the problem with these
large coax cables.
Taken from the Fiber Optics Association, Inc. reference guide to fiber optics.
Bigger is Not BetterBigger is Not Better
Typical copper cables -2” in dia.
New Microduct -10mm in dia.
Solutions to the ProblemSolutions to the Problem
We can solve many of the size and weight issues with one simple solution…fiber.
Pre-connectorized fiber cables housed in ruggedized microducts can provide all the capacity that will be
needed now, and in the future, in a space as small as 10mm. That’s 24 fibers in a space about the size of a
man’s ring finger.
Example of a Microduct Fiber Example of a Microduct Fiber TerminalTerminal
The SolutionThe Solution
The solution for the future deployment and organization of multi-carrier towers is simple. Deploy
easy to use and maintain fiber terminals with pre-connectorized fiber jumpers to each RU. This allows
for greater flexibility and aids in quicker response times to outages.
Questions???Questions???
If you have any questions regarding this or any of the Clearfield family of products, feel free to contact:
Scot BohaychykProduct Marketing/New Products
763-519-9873Or email: [email protected]
Rafael FernandezSales Manager LATAM/Caribbean
612-741-2806Or email: [email protected]