Seminar: Distributed Antenna Systems to enhance wireless user experience - the best answer to fast growing traffic demands

The seminar will be given by Cecilia Bersani and Michele Vitali, JMA Wireless.

  • Date: 08 June 2018

  • Event location: Room 5.5, School of Engineering and Architecture, viale Risorgimento 2, Bologna

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About the speakers

Cecilia Bersani holds both the Bachelor and Master degrees in Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Bologna, Italy, obtained in 2005 and 2007, respectively. Her background is in the research of LTE systems and MIMO techniques. As the Head of the DAS Design Engineering Team in JMA Wireless, she has 10 years experience in the design of in-building solutions and large venue systems (stadiums, airports, complex buildings etc.) and coverage deprived areas.

Michele Vitali holds both the Bachelor and the Master degrees in Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Bologna, obtained in 2005 and 2007, respectively. He has been leading Technical Education program for JMA Wireless since 2016. Formerly part of the TEKO Design Engineering Team, he joined the company in 2013. His previous experience dealt with radio planning for Wi-Fi and optical networks and car telematics operations.

Abstract

Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) consist of multiple distributed nodes, connected to a centralized BTS hotel. In DAS, due to the short distance between the antennas and the users, the radiated power is very low and the quality of the link is extremely good, allowing high-speed services. DAS result from customers’ needs to expand their network coverage in areas where traditional wireless tower sites are not an option and allow wireless service providers to deliver the coverage and capacity they need while balancing community aesthetic demands and zoning requirements. By properly shaping the Outdoor coverage (oDAS) and dimensioning the dedicated Indoor systems (iDAS) it is possible to serve growing hotspots in capacity-driven networks. Furthermore, DAS are future-proof, indeed they are easily upgradeable to new technologies, bands, operators and sectors increase.