Innovative infrastructure solutions RFS is a global designer and manufacturer of cable and antenna systems plus active and passive RF conditioning modules, providing total-package solutions for wireless infrastructure WIRELESS MOBILE RADIO MICROWAVE IN-TUNNEL IN-BUILDING TV & RADIO HF & DEFENSE microkit 6 edition 1
Contents Company profile RFS end-to-end solutions RFS by application domains Wireless-Cellular sites Public Mobile Radio Microwave links In-tunnel coverage In-building coverage TV & Radio solutions HF & Defense systems Production facilities and offices General mission and future directions RFS technology roadmap RFS Product lines Base Station Antennas Position and future directions Production Sites RF Conditioning Position and future directions Production Sites Ferrocom Position and future directions Production Sites Transmission Lines Position and future directions Production Sites Radio Link Networks Position and future directions Production Sites Wireless Indoor Solutions Position and future directions Production Sites Broadcast Defense systems & Towers Position and future directions Production Sites RFS The Clear Choice 2
Company profile RFS is a global designer of cable, antenna and tower systems plus active and passive RF conditioning modules, providing total-package solutions for wireless infrastructure RFS serves OEMs, distributors, system integrators, operators and installers in the broadcast, wireless communications, land-mobile and microwave market sectors. As an ISO 9001 & 14001 compliant organization with manufacturing and customer service facilities that span the globe, RFS offers cutting-edge engineering capabilities, superior field support and innovative product design. RFS is committed to globally fulfilling the most demanding worldwide environmental protection directives and integrating green-initiatives in all aspects of its business. RFS is a leading innovator in outdoor and indoor wireless infrastructure solutions 3
RFS end-to-end solutions RFS provides scalable, flexible, future-proof and lightweight end-to-end solutions, optimized across the entire RF chain W I R E L E S S M O B I L E R A D I O M I C R O W A V E I N - T U N N E L I N - B U I L D I N G T V & R A D I O H F & D E F E N S E Global solutions 10 manufacturing centers-of-excellence (Germany, France, USA, Brazil, Russia, China, Mexico, India and Australia) Represented on six continents 36 technical support and sales offices Innovative solutions At the forefront of RF technology Proven quality & reliability Renowned technical leader for over half a century Cost-effective solutions Lightweight Scalable and flexible Future-proof Optimized end-to-end True total life-cycle value, guaranteeing maximized return on investment 4
Wireless-Cellular sites Unique, end-to-end suite of leading RF solutions ready to support next generation voice and data-rich wireless services 5
Public Mobile Radio Meeting the performance and reliability requirements of the most demanding public safety applications 6
Microwave links Ultra High performance, rugged antennas manufactured in every region of the globe for faster deployment 7
In-tunnel coverage Best in class coverage systems for the critical multi-carrier / multi-service applications in road and rail tunnels 8
In-building coverage From passive system designs to hybrid and full turnkey solutions for blanket coverage and guaranteed quality of service whatever the building size 9
TV & Radio solutions Offering superior RF solutions for broadcasters worldwide, from analog radio and TV to DAB, mobile TV and Digital TV Switch Over 10
HF & Defense systems Leveraging unique experience to deliver tailored and innovative HF system designs that match the requirements of the most demanding projects 11
Production facilities and offices Represented on six continents - 10 manufacturing centers-of-excellence and 36 technical support and sales offices in 21 countries throughout the world HANNOVER MERIDEN LANNION SÃO PAULO NORTH AMERICA Coconut Creek Mansfield Meriden Naperville Maple Grove Ontario San Jose LATIN AMERICA Bogota Mexico São Paulo EUROPE NORTH Balabanovo Haddenham Hannover Hillerød Moscow Warwick SOUTH EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA & INDIA Dubai Johannesburg Madrid Monza New Delhi Paris Pacy Trignac/Lannion ASIA PACIFIC Bangkok Beijing Guangzhou Hong Kong Jakarta Kuala Lumpur Melbourne Shanghai Singapore Taipei Tokyo SHANGHAI MELBOURNE 12
General mission and future directions Radio Frequency Systems carries off coveted Emmy Award General mission Leader in new technologies (LTE, WiMAX, Mobile TV) Innovative product concepts (RF over Ethernet ) Dedication to lightweight designs End-to-end solutions covering the entire RF Chain Network Management System Application Global presence and manufacturing excellence Short delivery time and best service Environmental protection and energy efficiency Proven longevity, allied to premium performance and unrivalled quality 13
RFS technology roadmap SUB SYSTEMS (Indoor & Outdoor) COMPONENTS Antennas (Microwave, Broadcast /Base station) Ferrites/Filters/Combiners Cables PAs (Indoor/outdoor) Radio Remote Head Repeaters (off-air, in-line) Master/Remote units (AISG) Rack Systems Integrated Antennas SOLUTIONS Active antennas Network Mgt Systems Operation & Maintenance Indoor/Outdoor STANDARD COMPONENTS 3D foam for filters Ceramic for filters Techno for feeds/dipoles Techno for cables Resonator shape optimization Plastics & Polymers for radomes and filters Plastics & Dielectrics for cables Metals & Bi-metals 14
Product lines WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS Base Station Antennas & RF Conditioning Transmission Lines RF TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION Wireless Indoor Solutions RADIO LINK NETWORKS Microwave Antennas BROADCAST & DEFENSE TV, Radio, HF & Defense, Towers 15
Base Station Antennas Position and future directions Position today Wide suite of 2G, 3G and 4G antennas in all frequency bands Large selection of patterns, gains and tilt types Optimizer RT: True end-to-end AISG 2.0 Optimizer CELlite: FET antenna suite for emerging markets New Optimizer VET dual-band platform for overlay network deployments 2 highly efficient and flexible production sites Future directions Evolution towards 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz LTE Advanced research on smart and active antennas Continuous development in radiating technology and energy efficiency RFS BSA portfolio covers frequencies from 25MHz to 3.5GHz with the widest choice of tilt and band combination options 16
Base Station Antennas Production Sites SHANGHAI SHANGHAI CHINA SAO PAULO BRAZIL SÃO PAULO 17
RF Conditioning Position and future directions Position today Leading-edge combiners, filters, receiver multicouplers, multiplexers, duplexers and TMAs From PMR to UMTS, WiMAX and LTE Unrivalled LNA designs for W-CDMA & CDMA2000 applications ShareLite : High performance combiner family Long-standing expertise in integrated BTS filters for leading OEM vendors Rapid development of custom filter solutions 3 highly efficient and flexible production sites Future directions Lightweight, lower cost filter materials Ceramic resonator technology Time division domain (TDD) LNAs for LTE Wide range of 700 MHz to 2600 MHz combiners, LNAs, diplexers, etc. RFS is committed to being the leading supplier of RF conditioning equipment across all standards and frequencies 18
RF Conditioning Production Sites MERIDEN SHANGHAI MERIDEN USA SHANGHAI CHINA SAO PAULO BRAZIL SÃO PAULO 19
Ferrocom Position and future directions Position today Ferrite isolators and circulators from 80 MHz to 40 GHz Drop-in, coaxial and waveguide isolators 4 Port Coaxial Isolators/Circulators public safety applications Excellent electrical performance Future directions Product development for GSM/3G wireless base stations Low IMD devices for wireless data applications Expanding Asian manufacturing capacity RFS Ferrocom excels at customizing high quality ferrite devices to precise customer specifications as required including unique electrical requirements or enhanced performance specifications 20
Ferrocom Production Sites SAN JOSE SHANGHAI SAN JOSE USA SHANGHAI CHINA 21
Transmission Lines Position and future directions Position today Most complete corrugated Copper and Aluminum portfolio CELLFLEX corrugation guarantees superior flexibility 100% common accessories for CELLFLEX Copper and Aluminum cables Full recyclability for CELLFLEX Copper and Aluminum Widest range, high quality FLEXWELL corrugated elliptical waveguides Future directions CELLFLEX MICROFLEX cables and cable assemblies Continuous material optimization research to offer the optimum cost/performance ratio Performance and quality enhancements to extend technology leadership RFS sticks to its stringent engineering principles to maximize customer s benefits 22
Transmission Lines Production Sites MERIDEN HANNOVER BALABANOVO SHANGHAI MERIDEN USA HANNOVER GERMANY SAO PAULO BRAZIL BALABANOVO RUSSIA SHANGHAI CHINA 23
Radio Link Networks Position and future directions Position today RFS is a premium supplier of microwave antennas for OEMs All common frequency bands and sizes are available From Standard to Ultra High Performance designs, including High XPD antennas RFS SlimLine and CompactLine low profile antennas Superior back-ring design for maximum system stability Manufacturing in all regions for shorter lead-time and better service Global capacity allocation to efficiently address increasing antenna demand Future directions E-Band antennas for Ultra High Capacity links Indian factory to support the increasing local demand Expanding product portfolio, including protected mode couplers to offer system solutions The most complete microwave antennas portfolio, manufactured in all regions to support rapid deployment and help operators deliver for ever increasing traffic 24
Radio Link Networks Production Sites TRIGNAC SÃO PAULO JUARÉZ MEXICO TRIGNAC FRANCE SAO PAULO BRAZIL KOLKATA INDIA TRIGNAC FRANCE SUBCONTRACTING 25
Wireless Indoor Solutions Position and future directions Position today ClearFill Air, ClearFill Line and ClearFill Space Comprehensive in-building and in-tunnel solution suite The expert blend of active and passive solutions Single/multiple operators mono/multi wireless services (2G, 3G, 4G, DAB, DVB, GSM-R, Tetra ) Suit any building size or tunnel length Broadest RF bandwidth (380 MHz to 3.5+ GHz) passive indoor DAS CELLFLEX and CELLFLEX LITE lowest loss feeder cables RADIAFLEX radiating cables from 70 MHz to 6 GHz Future directions ClearFill Star - Next generation RF-over-IP system via Ethernet Broadband modular concepts and platforms We optimize and expand our comprehensive set of solutions to the widest range of indoor coverage projects, from purely passive designs to intelligent active and turnkey networks 26
Wireless Indoor Solutions Production Sites MERIDEN HANNOVER MERIDEN USA HANNOVER GERMANY SHANGHAI CHINA SHANGHAI 27
Broadcast, Defense Systems & Towers Position and future directions RFS s adjacent channel combiners win an Emmy Award for TV Broadcasting (2009) Position today Suite of antennas, combiners, filters, transmission lines, and switch-frames From analog radio & TV to DAB, mobile TV and DTV Unrivalled DSO projects expertise FM, UHF/VHF panel array and slot antennas HELIFLEX air-dielectric transmission lines from 3/8 to 9 Numerous broadband HF antenna designs Renowned CGTI galvanized steel tower solutions Future directions New post Digital Switch Over broadcast applications Wind-turbine and solar panel fitted tower designs Every RFS tower, radio, TV and HF solution is fully custom-designed and optimized to meet the most stringent requirements 28
Broadcast, Defense Systems & Towers Production Sites HADDENHAM PACY HADDENHAM UNITED KINGDOM PACY FRANCE MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE 29
The Clear Choice In every corner of the world RFS works closely with its business partners, anticipating their evolving technology needs and offering powerful and cost-efficient products and solutions. Dedicated customer service, expert technical advice and support, and a total product package RFS s promise, every time it does business. Across the globe, wireless communications operators rely on Radio Frequency Systems as their global supplier of cutting edge technology in telecommunications, broadcast and defense communications. RFS offers advanced engineering capabilities, superior field support, and dedicated technical assistance and training. These value added services, plus the convenience of a single source, make RFS the clear choice time after time 30
RFS world Represented on six continents - 10 manufacturing centers-of-excellence and 36 technical support and sales offices in 21 countries throughout the world. NORTH AMERICA Coconut Creek Mansfield Meriden Naperville Maple Grove Ontario San Jose LATIN AMERICA Bogota Mexico São Paulo EUROPE NORTH Balabanovo Haddenham Hannover Hillerød Moscow Warwick SOUTH EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA & INDIA Dubai Johannesburg Madrid Monza New Delhi Paris Pacy Trignac/Lannion ASIA PACIFIC Bangkok Beijing Guangzhou Hong Kong Jakarta Kuala Lumpur Melbourne Shanghai Singapore Taipei Tokyo 31