The Distributed Antenna System

 

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In a distributed antenna system (DAS), a single signal source is connected to a group of antennas instead of to a single antenna. A distributed antenna system is most often used to distribute cellular network coverage to heavily populated buildings, such as offices, high-rise apartments, shopping centers or sports stadiums.

The Telecommunication facility is one of the major parts of the building utility to provide communications. The building owner shall provide space to house the telecommunication facility of the building. The distributed antenna system is part of the telecommunication facility of the building.

The distributed antenna system, is an in-building solution comprising of a number of pico cells to provide wireless coverage and services using 2G. 3G, 4G, 5G, and even 6G wireless access technology. Definite number of antennas constitutes one single sector; this means that these set of antennas are strategically installed inside a building / compound to serve targeted objective as one entity.

Typical Distributed Antenna System

In an In-Building solution, one sector serves a group of dedicated antennas in the building, which are strategically grouped. A sector is defined as the division in a Base Transceiver Station (BTS) in which it has its own resources and be able to provide wireless services to a particular number of users.

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