Mimosa B5c

The Mimosa B5c is the industry’s fastest connectorized unlicensed and public safety backhaul solution, allowing seamless integration with virtually any antenna for long-distance point-to-point communication. Designed for optimal performance, it supports a wide frequency range from 4.9 to 6.2 GHz, making it an ideal choice for long-range relay links, tower connections, and custom-engineered collocation sites. It is also well-suited for licensed Public Safety operations utilizing the 4.9 GHz spectrum, ensuring reliable connectivity for mission-critical applications.

Built for extreme durability, the  features a rugged, carrier-grade IP67-rated enclosure, capable of withstanding harsh environmental conditions. This weather-resistant design ensures reliable operation even in the most challenging outdoor environments. To further enhance reliability, the B5c incorporates advanced interference management technology, utilizing multi-channel, auto-everything optimization to navigate congested unlicensed spectrum. This innovative feature makes it as effective as two smart links within a single radio, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity.

Recognized as the fastest unlicensed backhaul solution available, the B5c delivers exceptional speed and flexibility. With a maximum throughput of up to 1.5 Gbps IP aggregate (1.7 Gbps PHY), it provides high-speed data transfer with ultra-low latency of less than 1 ms in auto mode. The device supports TDMA and TDMA-FD wireless protocols, along with 4×4:4 MIMO OFDM modulation up to 256QAM. Operating across single or dual 20/40/80 MHz channels, it offers a maximum output power of 30 dBm for 2-stream transmission and 27 dBm for 4-stream transmission. Its high sensitivity levels enhance performance, ensuring stable connectivity even in challenging RF environments.

The B5c is designed to maximize spectrum efficiency. Its unique high-precision GPS synchronization technology allows the reuse of the same channel across the network. This spectrum-friendly approach enables operators to scale their networks effortlessly while minimizing interference. Additionally, the device supports Mimosa’s cloud-based monitoring and management platform, providing real-time data collection and in-depth analysis of network performance. This allows for seamless troubleshooting and proactive maintenance, ensuring optimal link health at all times.

From a power perspective, the B5c is engineered for efficiency. It has a maximum power consumption of 20W and operates on a 48V DC 802.3at-compliant power injector. The system is equipped with advanced lightning and ESD protection, offering up to 6 kV of surge protection. It is also compatible with passive PoE power supplies ranging from 48V to 56V, meeting IEC61000-4-5 surge protection standards.

Physically, the B5c is compact yet robust. Measuring 267 mm in height, 158 mm in width, and 74 mm in depth, and weighing just 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs), it is easy to install and maintain. The enclosure is constructed from UV-stabilized plastic with an aluminum mounting panel, ensuring long-term durability. It can withstand wind speeds of up to 200 km/h (125 mph) and has a wind loading capacity of 9.89 kg at 160 km/h. The mounting system includes dual standard pole straps, supporting pipe diameters ranging from 30 mm (1.18”) to 90 mm (3.54”). Additionally, it features two female Type-N connectors, intended for use with dual-polarization antennas.

The B5c is built to endure extreme environmental conditions. It boasts an IP67-rated weatherproof enclosure, enabling operation in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +55°C (-40°F to 131°F). It supports humidity levels from 5% to 100% (condensing) and can function at altitudes up to 4,420 meters (14,500 feet). Additionally, it meets ETS 300-019-2-4 class 4M5 standards for shock and vibration resistance, ensuring long-term reliability in rugged environments.

This backhaul radio is packed with advanced features designed to enhance performance and ease of use. It includes Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000-BASE-T) connectivity for high-speed data transfer. The dual-link operation enables two independent dual-stream radios to function on non-contiguous frequencies, ensuring automatic load balancing across four MIMO streams with individual stream encoding up to 256QAM. For enhanced network management, it supports Mimosa’s cloud monitoring and management platform, SNMPv2, Syslog legacy monitoring, HTTPS, and an HTML5-based web UI. A dedicated 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n radio provides local management access, allowing hands-free antenna alignment and configuration.

The B5c also incorporates smart spectrum management, actively scanning and logging RF interference across channels without service disruption. It dynamically optimizes channel selection and bandwidth usage to ensure maximum efficiency. Security is another key focus, with 128-bit AES PSK encryption featuring hardware acceleration for enhanced data protection. Additionally, it supports four pre-configured QoS levels, allowing prioritization of critical traffic. GPS functionality is integrated through GNSS-1 (GPS + GLONASS) technology, ensuring precise location tracking.

To facilitate seamless collocation, the B5c supports 1PPS GPS TX/RX synchronization, allowing co-channel radios to operate efficiently. The device also offers an adjustable upstream and downstream bandwidth ratio, providing further customization for network operators.

With its unmatched speed, reliability, and spectrum efficiency, the is an industry-leading point-to-point backhaul solution. It is the perfect choice for high-performance wireless networks, delivering exceptional throughput, low latency, and advanced management features. Whether for public safety applications, long-range relay links, or custom collocation deployments, the B5c stands out as a top-tier solution in the wireless broadband industry.