Evolant® Solutions for Wireless Applications
Today’s wireless operators face ongoing challenges to supply the coverage and capacity that their customers want, especially for data. This means deployment of 3G and 4G solutions. Corning Cable Systems Evolant® Solutions for Wireless Networks offer a variety of state-of-the-art enclosures, fiber optic cable and connectivity products to equip wireless towers, rooftops and switching centers. These solutions optimize costs through rapid installation combined with excellent technical support. Our fiber optic wireless products support both fiber to the cell site (FTTCS), or backhaul, and evolving fiber to the antenna (FTTA) networks.
Fiber to the Antenna (FTTA)
Fiber-fed remote radio technology offers potential savings through both CapEx and OpEx cost reductions compared to traditional coaxial cable-based solutions. Connecting active network elements has always been Corning’s core competency. Corning Evolant® Solutions for Wireless Networks leverages field-proven, standards-based solutions to make FTTA deployment a fast plug-and-play operation that saves time and money.
Fiber to the Cell Site (FTTCS)
Backhaul providers bring optical cable to a cell site demarcation point and then distribute the fibers to multiple wireless operators’ base station equipment. The wireless operators are increasingly leveraging optical fiber to provide the high bandwidth necessary to service cell site applications. Corning Evolant® Solutions for Wireless Networks ensure current and future backhaul capacity needs are met.
Benefits of Fiber Optics in FTTA Applications:
Relative to Coax-Fed Antennas
- Fiber-fed remote radios (RRs) offer significant power savings (as little as 50% of the power for the same coverage area.)
- Reduce wind and weight load on towers; avoid costly tower upgrades.
- Reduce installation cost through fewer cables sheaths (70% less) compared to coax.
Relative to Homerun Architecture
(Separate cables from each remote radio to the base station.)
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Reduce installation time and cost through fewer cable sheaths.
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Fast and easy connection and upgrade via tower-top terminal.
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Pre-provision for future equipment additions (spare ports).
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Field-proven technology successfully deployed in FTTH; standards-driven reliability.
Benefits of Fiber Optics in FTTCS Applications:
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Deliver the greater bandwidth being demanded by operators.
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Retain customers and revenue.
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Reduced maintenance costs vs. copper solutions.
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Not susceptible to limits of microwave.
Why Corning Cable Systems FTTCS Formula?
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Lower total installed cost than spliced solutions.
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Better manageability (at demarcation point).
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Fast, easy installation with pre-connectivity solutions
Cable
ALTOS® LSZH Gel-Free Cable, OFN-LS Rated
ALTOS Loose Tube, Gel-Free, Double Jacket Cable
ALTOS Lite™ Loose Tube, Gel-Free, Double-Jacket, Double-Armored Cable
ALTOS Loose Tube, Gel-Free, Triple-Jacket, Double-Armored Cable
SST-Ribbon™ Single-Tube, Gel-Free Cable
SST-Ribbon Single Tube, Gel-Free, Armored Cable
SST-UltraRibbon™ Single Tube, Gel-Free Cable
SST-UltraRibbon Single Tube, Gel-Free, Armored Cable
Tactical Tight-Buffered Cable
FREEDM® LST™ Single-Tube, Gel-Free, Interlocking Armored Cable, Riser
FREEDM LST Loose Tube, Gel-Free, Interlocking Armored Cable, Riser
FREEDM Ribbon, Gel-Filled Cable, Riser
ALTOS Lite Loose Tube, Gel-Filled Double-Jacket, Double-Armored Cable
CFX
OptiSheath® MultiPort Terminal, SST-Drop™ Cable
OptiSheath MultiPort Terminal, Toneable, SST-Drop Toneable Cable
OptiSheath MultiPort Terminal with OptiTip™ Cable Assembly, SST-Drop Cable
OptiSheath MultiPort Terminal with OptiTip Cable Assembly, Toneable, SST-Drop Toneable Cable
OptiSheath MF2 or MF4 MultiPort Terminal Solution
Remote Radio Distribution Terminal and Remote Radio Fiber Optic Cable Assembly Solution
Sealed Remote Radio Distribution Terminal (SRRDT)
Cable Assemblies
Simplex Cable Assemblies
Duplex Cable Assemblies
Fiber Optic Connectivity
OptiSnap® Connectors and Accessories
Hardware
Closet Connector Housings (CCH)
CCH Connector Panels
Eclipse® Hardware
Environmental Distribution Center (EDC) Hardware
Splice Closure Fiber (SCF)
Splice Closure Fiber (SCF) Tray
AnyLAN™ Integrated Single-panel Housing
Wireless Consolidation Terminal (WCT), Pigtailed