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Kyocera's LTE base station solution provides optimal data transmission by maximizing coverage and capacity through the combined use of two types of the base stations targeting different size areas.
The “before” graphic on the left shows signal coverage from base stations installed using a typical sectoral approach, which results in gaps in coverage areas (as shown in blue). The “after” graphic on the right shows that, by installing Kyocera micro base stations to complement the conventional macro base stations, high-coverage areas (in red) expand and coverage gaps are significantly diminished. This illustrates the wider high-traffic zones made possible by using Kyocera LTE micro base stations as part of the deployment.
It is expected that carriers will generally install LTE systems in conjunction with existing 2G/3G base stations. Meanwhile, LTE users are likely to demand a higher volume of communications and higher data speeds in order to facilitate large-file movie downloads and live streaming, which can create high CINR (Carrier to Interference-plus-Noise Ratio) areas centrally focused in the coverage area. In other words, in this configuration true broadband communication would likely be realized only if the user is in close proximity to a base station. In order to provide high throughput to all subscribers, Kyocera promotes the use of micro base stations in tandem with macro base stations. Micro stations are particularly beneficial in metropolitan areas, regions with natural geographic barriers, areas where large radio tower installations might raise social concerns, and areas with high real estate costs — where deploying new macro base stations or installing tall towers would be too difficult or costly. These are just a few examples of the potential for Kyocera’s micro base stations to help carriers provide optimal, cost-effective LTE service.
