Citizens Broadband Radio Service Device(CBSD), Its Types and OEMs
Citizens Broadband Radio Service Device(CBSD): As per FCC, an eNodeB which is capable to support CBRS band is referred as Citizens Broadband Radio Service Device. LTE band B42 and B43 mapped to CBRS frequency spectrum. CBSD devices are categorized into two types:
- CBSD-Category A
- CBSD-Category B
CBSD-Category A :
- CBSD Category A shall not be deployed or operated outdoors with antennas exceeding a height of 6 meters above average terrain
- If it is deployed or operated outdoors with antennas exceeding 6 meters will be classified as, and subject to, the operational requirements of CBSD Category B
- CBSD Category A base station is permitted Maximum EIRP of 30 dBm (dBm/10 MHz) or 1 Watt
- When registering with a spectrum access system (SAS), Category A CBSDs must transmit with their requested authorization status (Priority Access or General Authorized Access), FCC identification number, call sign, user contact information, air interface technology, unique manufacturer’s serial number, and sensing capabilities if supported
CBSD-Category B :
- CBSD Category B base station is permitted Maximum EIRP of 47 dBm (dBm/10 MHz) or 50 Watt
- Its deployment/operation is limited to outdoor and antenna height is expected more than 6 meter above the terrain
- CBSD Category B base station must be professionally installed
- When registering with an SAS, Category B CBSDs must transmit with their requested authorization status (Priority Access or General Authorized Access), FCC identification number, call sign, user contact information, air interface technology, unique manufacturer’s serial number, sensing capabilities (if supported), plus the following additional information: antenna gain, beam-width, azimuth, down-tilt angle, and antenna height above ground level.
End User Device (EUD):
- CBRS EUD permitted to Transmit Maximum Power 23dBm or 200 mile Watt
- These devices can operate only if they can positively receive and decode an authorization signal transmitted by CBSD (CBRS base station)
CBDS Type | Maximum EIRP (dBm/10 MHz) |
Maximum EIRP (dBm/MHz) |
Antenna Height (Meter) |
Category A | 30 dBm or 1 watt | 20 dBm | < 6 meters |
Category B | 47 dBm or 50 Watt | 37 dBm | > 6 meters |
End User Device (EAD) | 23 dBm or 200 mili Watt | NA | NA |
Citizens Broadband Radio Service Device(CBSD) OEMs The Original Equipment Manufactures (OEMs) are shown in the below picture:
How Does CBRS Device Look Like
Image Courtesy: Ericsson