XRifle Introduction
The XRifle Reflector is a fixed-beam reflectarray antenna with eight standard models, each with unique incident and reflection angles, designed to enhance 5G mmWave signal distribution. Operating at 28 GHz, it is particularly effective in addressing coverage challenges posed by obstacles and blind spots.
XRifle enables cost-effective customization of signal reach, ensuring that dead zones are covered and mmWave frequencies are utilized to their full potential.
Why XRifle?
Advanced Precision
The 51x51 element array offers unmatched control in signal redirection, ensuring precise coverage in complex environments.
Passive Efficiency
XRifle's passive operation eliminates the need for external power, significantly reducing installation and maintenance costs.
Customizable Coverage
With eight adjustable reflection angles, XRifle allows for tailored signal distribution, optimizing mmWave coverage while reducing infrastructure needs.
Solutions comparison
| Small Cell Repeater | XRifle Reflector | RIS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology Readiness Level | Medium | High 🏆 | Low | |
| Installation Cost | High | Low 🏆 | Medium | |
| Installation Difficulty | High | Low 🏆 | High | |
| Operating Cost | High | Low 🏆 | Medium | |
| Maintenance Costs | High | Low 🏆 | High | |
| Regulatory Restrictions | High | Low 🏆 | High | |
How do the XRifle Reflectors Work?
XRifle's unique 51 by 51 element array allows for nuanced control over mmWave signals, facilitating the creation of targeted signal hot- and cold-zones. This advanced feature is complemented by its array of eight reflectors, each configured with varying incidence and reflection angles, such as the ES0045 featuring a 0-degree incidence and 45-degree reflection angle. This design ensures precise redirection of mmWave signals, optimizing coverage even in challenging environments.
Eight Angles
The eight commonly used reflection angles offered by XRifle Reflector help re-distribute mmWave signals to where they are needed the most, allowing telecom and system integrators to extend coverage and reduce the need for additional mmWave base stations, reducing overall costs.
Key Features
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| High-Density Element Array | Enables unparalleled precision in signal control and redirection. |
| Passive Operation | No need for external power, ultra-low installation cost, zero maintenance. |
| FR2 Band Compatibility | Immediate deployment for FR2 n257/n261 networks. |
| Eight Standard Models | Simplifies mmWave signal coverage planning with cost-effective standard angles. |
| 40 dB Gain | Remarkable extension of mmWave signal coverage. |
| 2 Meter to Infinite Range | Offers versatile coverage planning for various environments. |
XRifle Specs
| Parameter | Unit | Frequency band | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES0015 | ES0030 | ES0045 | ES0060 | ||
| Frequency band | GHz | 26 - 30 | |||
| Angle of Incidence | deg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Angle of Reflection | deg | 15 ±1 | 30 ±3 | 45 ±4 | 60 ±8 |
| RCS Gain @28GHz | dB | 75.3 | 74.9 | 73.3 | 69.9 |
| Realized Peak Gain (BBox One, as transmitter, is placed 2 m away from the reflector) @28GHz | dB | 49.4 | 49 | 47.3 | 44 |
| 3 dB Beamwidth @28GHz | deg | 2.0 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 3.8 |
| Distance from transmitter | m | > 2 meters | |||
| Reflector Size | mm | 280 x 280 x 1.6 | |||
Typical Performance
Please refer to the datasheet for further details on the performance of each XRifle reflector.
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