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Fiber to the Antenna (FTTA)

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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’s 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.

•  Terminal •  Fiber/Power Terminal •  Remote Radio Cable Assemblies	•  Homerun Cable Assemblies •  Demarcation Point  asdf
•  Housing and Fiber Management  •  Cable Assemblies	•  Connector Supplies  Cable Assemblies

 

The Benefits of FTTA

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.)

• Reduce installation time and cost through fewer cable sheaths.
• Fast and easy connection and upgrade via tower-top terminal.
• Pre-provision for future equipment additions (spare ports).
• Field-proven technology successfully deployed in FTTH; standards-driven reliability.