AAU5636w (3500-3700 MHz)

Hardware Description

Issue 09
Date 2024-02-06

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Contents

1 AAU5636w Hardware Description....................................................................................... 1

1.1 Changes in AAU5636w (3500-3700 MHz) Hardware Description......................................................................... 2
1.2 AAU.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2.1 AAU Exterior.......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.2 AAU Functions...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators.................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.2.5 Optical Modules................................................................................................................................................................. 11
1.3 AAU Cables............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
1.3.1 AAU Cable List.................................................................................................................................................................... 15
1.3.2 AAU PGND Cable...............................................................................................................................................................15
1.3.3 AAU Power Cable.............................................................................................................................................................. 16
1.3.4 CPRI Optical Fiber............................................................................................................................................................. 18

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Overview
This document provides reference for planning and deploying an active antenna
unit 5636w (AAU5636w, 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.
The exteriors of components and cables in this document are for reference only.

Product Versions
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.

Product Name Solution Version Product Version

AAU5636w SRAN15.1 and later V100R015C10 and later

For details about software versions
of RF modules, see .

Intended Audience
● System engineers
● Installation engineers
● Maintenance engineers

Organization
1.1 Changes in AAU5636w (3500-3700 MHz) Hardware Description
This section describes the changes in AAU5636w (3500-3700 MHz) Hardware
Description.
1.2 AAU
An AAU integrates the antenna and RF unit.
1.3 AAU Cables
This section describes the cables connected to an AAU.

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1.1 Changes in AAU5636w (3500-3700 MHz) Hardware

Description
This section describes the changes in AAU5636w (3500-3700 MHz) Hardware
Description.

09 (2024-02-06)
This is the ninth commercial release.
Compared with Issue 08 (2023-12-31), this issue does not include any new topics.
Compared with Issue 08 (2023-12-31), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.3.3 AAU Power Added information about power equipment.

Cable

Compared with Issue 08 (2023-12-31), this issue does not exclude any topics.

08 (2023-12-31)
This is the eighth commercial release.
Compared with Issue 07 (2023-11-30), this issue does not include any new topics.
Compared with Issue 07 (2023-11-30), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.3.3 AAU Power Added information about power equipment.

Cable

Compared with Issue 07 (2023-11-30), this issue does not exclude any topics.

07 (2023-11-30)
This is the seventh commercial release.
Compared with Issue 06 (2023-09-10), this issue does not include any new topics.
Compared with Issue 06 (2023-09-10), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators Modified descriptions of the AUX port.

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Compared with Issue 06 (2023-09-10), this issue does not exclude any topics.

06 (2023-09-10)
This is the sixth commercial release.

Compared with Issue 05 (2023-07-15), this issue does not include any new topics.

Compared with Issue 05 (2023-07-15), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1 AAU5636w Hardware Description Added descriptions to indicate that the

exteriors of components and cables in
this document are for reference only.

Compared with Issue 05 (2023-07-15), this issue does not exclude any topics.

05 (2023-07-15)
This is the fifth commercial release.

Compared with Issue 04 (2023-06-30), this issue does not include any new topics.

Compared with Issue 04 (2023-06-30), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.2.5 Optical Modules Added the storage environment

requirements of optical modules.

Compared with Issue 04 (2023-06-30), this issue does not exclude any topics.

04 (2023-06-30)
This is the fourth commercial release.

Compared with Issue 03 (2023-04-23), this issue does not include any new topics.

Compared with Issue 03 (2023-04-23), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.3.3 AAU Power Cable Added information about power

equipment.

Compared with Issue 03 (2023-04-23), this issue does not exclude any topics.

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03 (2023-04-23)
This is the third commercial release.
Compared with Issue 02 (2022-12-30), this issue does not include any new topics.
Compared with Issue 02 (2022-12-30), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.3.3 AAU Power Cable Added information about power

equipment.

Compared with Issue 02 (2022-12-30), this issue does not exclude any topics.

02 (2022-12-30)
This is the second commercial release.
Compared with Issue 01 (2020-12-31), this issue does not include any new topics.
Compared with Issue 01 (2020-12-31), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.3.3 AAU Power Cable Updated the AAU power supply

solution and power cable
specifications.

Compared with Issue 01 (2020-12-31), this issue does not exclude any topics.

01 (2020-12-31)
This is the first commercial release.
Compared with Draft A (2020-05-30), this issue does not include any new topics
or changes, or exclude any topics.

Draft A (2020-07-30)
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.

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Figure 1-1 AAU exterior

(1) Mounting kit: upper (2) Mounting kit: lower (3) Anti-falling safety
handle handle reinforcement hole

Figure 1-2 shows the AAU dimensions.

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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

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

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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 or 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
specifications, and CPRI port specifications.
For details about AAU technical specifications, see AAU5636w Technical
Specifications.

1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators

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

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Figure 1-5 Ports and indicators

Physical Ports
Table 1-2 describes the ports on an AAU.

Table 1-2 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

10.1G/ 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, 10.1G, 9.8G, 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 CPRI port rates supported by optical modules (eCPRI)

Optical Module Type CPRI Port Rate Supported or Not (eCPRI)

10G 25G

25G optical module Supported Supported

10.1G/9.8G optical Supported Not supported

module

6G optical module Not supported Not supported

4.9G optical module Not supported Not supported

2.5G optical module Not supported Not supported

1.25G optical module Not supported Not supported

Table 1-7 Compliance standards for optical modules

Item Standard

Safety standard IEC 60825-1

IEC 62368-1

Storage environment The product must be stored in a dry and well-

ventilated environment with no corrosive gas in the
air. The temperature and humidity requirements are
as follows:
● Temperature: –10°C to 35°C (14°F to 95°F)
● Humidity: 20% RH to 75% RH
NOTE
● The validity period is one year.
● The product can function properly within the validity
period if the storage environment meets the
preceding standards.

NOTE

● The exteriors and labels of optical modules in this section are for reference only. The
actual exteriors and labels may be different.
● Only Huawei Wireless-certified optical modules can be used with Huawei wireless
equipment. The optical modules must meet the environment, feature, and specification
requirements of the equipment on which the optical modules are to be installed.
● Note that the supported maximum distances vary with optical modules. Select optical
modules based on application scenarios. For details, see "CPRI Optical Fiber" in 3900 &
5900 Series Base Station Cables.

Optical modules can be classified into single-mode and multimode optical

modules, which can be distinguished as follows:

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● 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.

SFP Optical Module

The following figure shows the exteriors of SFP optical modules.

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.

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1.3.1 AAU Cable List

AAU cables include a PGND cable, a power cable, and a CPRI optical fiber.

Table 1-8 lists AAU cables.

Table 1-8 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- POWER-IN Depending Power

Power lock power port 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 the PGND cable, a copper-core cable with a minimum cross-
sectional area of 16 mm2 (0.025 in.2) is recommended.

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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.

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 1-9 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 1-10 AAU power supply solutions and power cable specifications
Power Standard Cable Length Wire OCB
Module Specification Quantity
s

● DCDU16D European 0 m to 70 m 10 mm2 0

(–48 V) standards (0 ft to (0.015 in.2)
● DCDU16D- 229.66 ft)
02 (–48 V) 71 m to 100 16 mm2 0
● DCDU17E m (232.94 ft (0.025 in.2)
(–48 V) to 328.08 ft)
● iSDU06D North 0 m to 70 m 10.5 mm2 0
● APM5930 American (0 ft to (0.016 in.2)
(–48 V) standards 229.66 ft)
● APM5950H 71 m to 100 16.7 mm2 DCDU16D: 1a
(–48 V) m (232.94 ft (0.026 in.2) DCDU16D-02
● APM5950H to 328.08 ft) /DCDU17E: 0
-L (–48 V)
iSDU06D: 0

OPM200 (–57 European 0 m to 70 m 6 mm2 (0.009 0

V) standards (0 ft to in.2)
OPM200 229.66 ft)
(Ver.B) (–57 71 m to 100 0
10 mm2
V) 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)

a: One OCB needs to be configured on the power module side.

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NOTE

● The power requirements for a DCDU16D/DCDU16D-02/DCDU17E depend on its

application scenarios and load configurations. For details, navigate to 3900 & 5900
Series Base Station Model Description > 5900 Series Base Stations > Power
Requirements of a DBS5900 and choose a related section based on the application
scenario of the DCDU16D/DCDU16D-02/DCDU17E. The DCDU16D-02 applies only to
V100R017C00 and later versions. The DCDU17E applies only to V100R020C10 and later
versions.
● The power requirements for an iSDU06D depend on its application scenarios and load
configurations. For details, navigate to 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Model
Description > 5900 Series Base Stations > Power Requirements of a DBS5900 and
choose a related section based on the application scenario of the iSDU06D. The
iSDU06D applies only to V100R020C00 and later versions.
● For details about the power requirements for an APM5930/APM5950H/APM5950H-L,
navigate to 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Model Description > 5900 Series Base
Stations > Power Requirements of a DBS5900 and choose a related section. The
APM5950H/APM5950H-L applies only to V100R018C10 and later versions.
● For details about the power requirements for the OPM200 and OPM200 (Ver.B),
navigate to 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Model Description > 5900 Series Base
Stations > Power Requirements of a DBS5900A.
● If the OCB is used, refer to OCB-01M User Guide to obtain information about the OCB.

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

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(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.

Figure 1-12 Connection of the optical fiber between a BBU and an AAU

Signal Description
Table 1-11 describes the labels on the DLC optical fiber. The connection positions
in the table are recommended.

Table 1-11 Labels on the DLC optical fiber

Label on the Breakout Installation Position

Cable

1A CPRI RX port on the AAU

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Label on the Breakout Installation Position

Cable

1B CPRI TX port on the AAU

2A TX port on the BBU

2B RX port on the BBU

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