Preliminary Product Brochure and Technical Datasheet

Integrated ThinkRF and CelPlanSolution for CBRS

Features and Benefits

• Cost-effective, portable, and versatile

solution for CBRS deployment

• Multiband and multi-technology analysis

• 9 kHz to 40 GHz frequency range

• 100 MHz RTBW

• Simultaneous monitoring and recording for

real-time analysis or post-processing

Applications

• CBRS wireless network planning and

optimization

• Network performance and coverage mapping

• RF interference hunting

• RF propagation characterization

• Performance evaluation and benchmarking

TM

Operating in the 3.5 GHz band, Citizens

Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) is a

unifying spectrum for mid-band 5G wireless

in the United States. As mobile operators

deploy new 5G networks using the CBRS

standard, they need a single solution to

evaluate network performance, identify

disruptive RF interference, analyze

propagation characteristics, and ensure

spectrum availability.

The combined ThinkRFTM and CelPlan

solution for CBRS provides RF engineers

with a fully integrated wireless network

testing system. Users gain all of the

analysis, scanning, and storage capabilities

they need for CBRS deployments in a

single, cost-effective, and versatile system.

Leveraging high-performance ThinkRF

Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers and leading

software from CelPlan, the solution offers

unprecedented visualization capabilities,

multiband analysis across technology

standards, and real-time or post-processed

analysis of the CBRS band as well as the

surrounding spectrum for accurate

performance prediction.

Build Better CBRS Networks

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Versatile ThinkRF Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers

Unlike other solutions which require additional equipment or purchases

to capture multiple bands or technologies, ThinkRF Real-Time

Spectrum Analyzers allow users to switch between standards and

measure surrounding spectrum in real-time or for post-processing,

lowering total cost of ownership.

Features and Capabilities

Fully Integrated with Leading CelPlan Software

CelPlan software captures and stores multiband IQ spectrum and

provides unprecedented detail, resolution, and visualization

capabilities. A modular approach means users gain access to all the

tools and measurement capabilities required when testing and

deploying CBRS networks, including fading and MIMO analysis.

High Measurement Rates

Capturing more than 25 measurements per second, ThinkRF

analyzers enable RF Engineers to evaluate network performance and

take action to improve coverage and reduce interference.

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Wide Dynamic Range and Saturation Avoidance

RF measurement drive tests are subject to both strong and weak

signal levels. Gain control and pre-select filtering allows users to work

with an effective dynamic range better than 100 dB.

Portable and Easy to Deploy in a Vehicle

ThinkRF analyzers are lightweight, portable, and easily deployed in a

vehicle for mobile and drive testing applications.

SpecificationsSpecification

RF SYSTEM

Frequency 8 GHz Model (408) = 9 kHz to 8 GHz

18 GHz Model (418) = 9 kHz to 18 GHz

27 GHz Model (427) = 9 kHz to 27 GHz

Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) 8 GHz Model (408) = -144 to -157 dBm/Hz

18 GHz Model (418) = -144 to -162 dBm/Hz27 GHz Model (427) = -144 to -162 dBm/Hz

Sweep Speed 28 GHz/second

Preamp Built-in

Attenuation 0 dB, 10 dB, 20 dB, 30 dB

Dynamic Range Min/Max Range 90 dB

Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) 60 dBc (typical) 100 MHz RTBW

70 dBc (typical) 10 / 40 MHz RTBW

100 dBc (typical) 0.1 MHz RTBW

Channel Bandwidth 1.4 / 3* / 5* / 10* / 15* / 20* MHz

Maximum Number of Channels 256

Measurement Elements Synchronization (PSCH and SSCH) / Resource Elements (RE)

Measurement Information

Per channel: PCI, RSSI, RSRP, RSRQ, Cyclic Prefix, Time Offset*, Delay

Spread*, Layer 3 (MIB/SIB)*, MIMO rank*, CINRPer Port*: RSRP, RSRQ, Time Offset, Delay Spread, CINR

Information Set Measurement Rate Up to 40 channels/s

CINR Dynamic Range -10 to +20 dB

Automatic Gain Control -30 to +25 dB gain

RSRP Sensitivity -135 to -20 dBm

CINR / RSRP Accuracy ± 2 dB / ± 2 dBm

AUDIO SYSTEM

Demodulation Types AM, FM, USB, LSB

Filter Sizes 156 kHz, 313 kHz, 625 kHz, 1.3 MHz

Headphone Output Yes (via laptop output)

Built-in Speakers Yes (via laptop output)

ANTENNA SYSTEM Wideband Monitoring Omnidirectional Antenna

Wideband Bugs Locating (Homing) Directional Antenna

ANALOG OUTPUT 40MHz/100MHz wide

POWER SUPPLY Universal Power Supply 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz

Removable Battery Rechargeable Lithium Ion, 4-hour Runtime (Optional)

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Specifications

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Specification

EXTERNAL STORAGE CAPABILITYUSB-3 ports

MECHANICAL

Dimensions (Receiver Only) 257.3 x 193.7 x 66 mm (10.13 x 7.63 x 2.61 inches)

Unit Weight Without Battery 2.7 kg (6 lbs)

THERMAL Operating temperature 0° C to +50° C

MAIN SOFTWARE CAPABILITIES*

Frequency Bands Supported All 3GPP Bands plus User defined frequencies

Maximum Number of Channels 256

Measurement Information RSSI / RSCP / EcIo / Delay Spread / SIR* / TimeOffset*

Measurement Speed up to 30 channels/s

RSCP Sensitivity / EcIo Range -110 dBm / -20 dB

C/I / RSCP Accuracy ± 2 dB / ± 2 dBm

* Based on CelPlan Software

RF Specifications

5© ThinkRF Corp., Ottawa, Canada Trade names are trademarks of the ownersThese specifications are preliminary, non-warranted, and subject to change without notice.

Contact us for more informationwww.thinkrf.comsales@thinkrf.com

+1.613.369.5104

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