PCIe Dual SDR Platform

Multi-Mode Dual-Sector Radio ModuleThe OCTBTS 3600 is a dual-sector software defined radio platform that supports any combination of GSM, HSPA, CDMA2000 or LTE sectors, or custom waveforms. It is designed for integration with a standard Intel® x86 based PC that runs the upper layer protocols and applications to deliver complete base station capability.

OEMs can dramatically shorten their time to market by combining Octasic’s flexible SDR capabilities with powerful PC hardware and the well-known Intel x86 environment. In addition, they benefit from thoroughly proven, air-cooled enclosures that can scale to multiple radio sectors while remaining compact and affordable.

The OCTBTS 3600 platform incorporates Octasic’s flexiPHY GSM, HSPA, and LTE software, and is pre-integrated with a range of commercial Layer 2/3 stacks from leading vendors. OEMs can leverage the complete solution to deliver high-performance base stations offering their own differentiating features, while reducing development time, cost, and risk. OEMs also have the option to integrate their own Layer 2/3 stack, or to implement fully custom waveforms using Octasic’s Opus Studio development environment.

Key Features• Compatible with a wide range of PC motherboards and enclosures• Complies with PCI express electromechanical specification v2.0• Dual 2 x 2 MIMO radio sectors independently support any waveform• Pre-packaged solutions for GSM, HSPA, CDMA2000 and LTE• Up to 64 3G users • Up to 60 / 30 Mbps LTE throughput• Fast frequency agility from 400 MHz to 3 GHz.

OCTBTS 3600 Applications- Test systems and communications research - Portable network analyzers - Deployable wireless networks for emergency, public safety and tactical use- Vehicle-mounted base stations for tactical and public safety- Custom waveform development- FlexiCell - Self contained network in a box

Platform DescriptionThe OCTBTS 3600 includes all baseband processing and low-power RF functions. The platform integrates dual OCT2224W baseband SoCs and dual 2X2 MIMO transceivers to simultaneously support two air interfaces. L2/L3 protocol processing and application processing are handled by the host PC.

The OCTBTS 3600 also includes a GPS module to derive accurate timing for the wireless network.

From Platform to SystemOctasic has already integrated flexiPHY with Layer 2/3 software from leading vendors, including Aricent and Radisys, saving months of development work.

OEMs supply their own PC and RF front ends (power amplifier, duplexer, and if necessary, low-noise amplifier), power supply, and packaging, as well as any necessary software applications.

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Adaptable Base Station Platform

Flexible Packaging OptionsAs a standard PCIe card, the OCTBTS 3600 can be installed in a wide variety of form factors. Motherboards and cases are available in a range of formats, from standard 1U, 19-inch rack-mount server cases, all the way to large chassis designed to support multiple PCIe cards.

Power consumption is approximately 15 Watts for the radio system without a power amplifier, keeping it well within PCIe power supply and cooling requirements. The inward-facing RF connectors make it easy to interconnect the OCTBTS 3600 with the radio front end within the chassis.

Software SolutionUsers of the OCTBTS 3600 have access to integrated hardware/software base station solutions. The OCT2224W DSP runs Octasic’s flexiPHY modem software, while the PC host processor runs the Layer 2/3 software.

Complete solutions are available for a range of air interfaces including GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA, LTE and CDMA2000.

Applications SupportFor autonomous operation the PC host processor can also support a complete core network, enabling network-in-a-box type applications, as well any proprietary functions required by the end user.

High Performance SDR Platform The OCTBTS 3600 is a fully-programmable SDR base station platform. It supports standard cellular air interfaces, as well as proprietary waveforms, over a wide range of frequencies and channel bandwidths.

The OCTBTS 3600 offers a range of features designed to optimize the performance of base stations and radio systems, including:

• Each transceiver/baseband combination can be configured as an independent radio sector.

• Hardware acceleration blocks (HAB) in the OCT2224W SoCs enable 20 Km range for all cellular standards, including WCDMA/HSPA, and other CDMA-based standards.

• Frequency agility under software control from 400 MHz to 3 GHz, with a frequency tuning time of 25 micro-seconds.

• Support for vehicular-speed mobility with macro base station style channel estimation and Doppler frequency shift correction.

Development EnvironmentOctasic provides a complete set of development tools for customers wishing to integrate their own Layer 2/3 software, or develop their own PHY layer and waveform code, including:

• Opus Studio integrated development environment (IDE)

• OCTBTS Evaluation and Development Kit (hardware and software)

• OCT2224W board support package (drivers)• Source code licenses for flexiPHY

If you are interested in custom SDR development on the OCTBTS 3600 platform, please contact Octasic for further details.

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OCTBTS 3600 Technical DescriptionTransceiver Specifications

Number of simultaneous bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2MIMO Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x 2 (each sector)Duplexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TDD and FDD (software selectable)Frequency of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 MHz to 3 GHz (other options also available)Tuning time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 micro-secondsChannel sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4, 3, 5, 10, 20 MHzAirlink support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA, LTE, and CDMA standards, as well as custom waveformsRF Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.104 (E-UTRA), 25.104 (UTRA)RF Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 dBm Rx Noise Figure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5 dB RF Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 ohms, SMP, full detent, edge mount

Digital Section SpecificationsDSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dual Octasic OCT2224W Baseband SoC

Interface portsNetwork Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCIe V2.0Management Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 x USB; 1 x RS-232Synchronization sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GPS (on-board), NTP, SyncE, external reference (1 pps – 10 MHz)

Mechanical, Power, EnvironmentalSize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 mm x 168 mm (4.38 x 6.60 inches)Supply Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12V DC PCIe card edge connectorPower Consumption (typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 WOperating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0° C – 75° C *

* requires fan-forced cooling