HELIAX is ANDREW's engineered hardline coaxial cable family, purpose-built for long RF feeder runs with low signal loss and high mechanical reliability.

HELIAX is designed for macro sites, DAS feeders, rooftop RF, and high-capacity carrier infrastructure where signal integrity over distance is critical.

Primary use cases

• Head-end to remote unit RF feeder
• Rooftop cellular and broadcast
• Long-distance tower RF runs

Explore HELIAX connectivity solutions or read the HELIAX connectors eBook.

ERA is ANDREW's all-digital distributed antenna system that replaces RF-heavy legacy DAS architecture with fiber transport, easing 5G rollout.

ERA enables multi-operator indoor coverage with fiber transport to remote units, greatly reducing heat, space, and powering demands versus legacy DAS.

Core advantages

• Fiber distribution minimizes RF loss
• Multi-band, multi-operator on a single platform
• Lower cooling, head-end space, and power usage

See the ERA digital DAS overview or the ERA DAS product page.

ION-E is ANDREW's enterprise distributed antenna system that uses a building's existing structured cabling to deliver uniform, multi-floor cellular coverage.

ION-E aligns with structured cabling pathways for consistent enterprise coverage, reducing install complexity in occupied buildings.

Best-fit environments

• Corporate campuses
• Universities and education buildings
• Convention and hospitality venues

OneCell is ANDREW's CBRS-based private wireless platform that gives an enterprise its own LTE or 5G network, separate from carrier control.

OneCell enables private wireless domains with deterministic QoS, secure mobility, and on-premises breakout for industrial automation and mission-critical operations.

Best-fit applications

• Industrial robotics and IoT
• Hospital telemetry and operations
• Warehouse automation and AGVs

See the OneCell small cell overview.

A distributed antenna system distributes licensed cellular signals to remote antennas inside a building, overcoming the RF attenuation caused by structure, density, distance, and materials.

DAS is the best solution when uniform multi-carrier indoor coverage is essential across a large venue or campus.

A small cell is a compact radio that adds targeted indoor RF capacity in congested, shadowed, or high-demand spaces where macro networks struggle.

Small cells support localized coverage improvements in areas such as lobbies, concourses, and atriums.

CBRS private LTE and 5G gives an enterprise full control over coverage, security policy, mobility, and latency without depending on a macro carrier network.

CBRS delivers an enterprise-controlled cellular layer with deterministic service tiers and secure segmentation.

C-RAN centralizes baseband processing to reduce hardware at each site and improve multi-site orchestration and spectral efficiency.

C-RAN lowers distributed site footprints and consolidates RAN control, improving coordination across many sites.

HELIAX connectivity solutions are ANDREW's RF assemblies, including hybrid fiber and copper assemblies, jumpers, connectors, and mounting accessories, engineered for rapid and reliable cell site buildout.

They simplify installation workflows for 5G rollouts.

MOSAIC is ANDREW's antenna platform that supports layered RF evolution, letting LTE and 5G NR coexist on the same tower without full infrastructure replacement.

It accelerates 5G modernization while maintaining LTE continuity and reducing tower load.

Passive intermodulation (PIM) is unwanted interference generated in passive components such as loose connectors, rusty brackets, and poorly torqued jumpers, which degrades multi-band 5G performance.

PIM-GUARD mitigates passive intermodulation at connectors, brackets, jumpers, and mounts that commonly degrade multi-band 5G performance.

How to reduce PIM at a cell site

• Use low-PIM rated components and connectors
• Torque all connectors to manufacturer specification
• Keep connectors clean, dry, and free of metal debris
• Test the site with a PIM analyzer after installation

See ANDREW PIM mitigation solutions.

POWERSHIFT stabilizes voltage and DC power delivery for remote radio and small cell systems, improving uptime and efficiency across distributed 5G radio layers.

POWERSHIFT optimizes DC delivery across distance and load.

What is the difference between DAS and a small cell?

A DAS distributes licensed carrier signals across a whole building or venue for uniform multi-carrier coverage. A small cell adds targeted capacity in one specific area. Large venues usually need both.

When should I choose ERA over ION-E?

Choose ERA for large, multi-operator venues such as stadiums and airports where you need fiber transport and high capacity. Choose ION-E for enterprise buildings that already have structured cabling, since it reuses that pathway.

When is PIM mitigation required?

PIM mitigation is required at any multi-band cell site where connector quality, weather exposure, or dense RF equipment could generate passive intermodulation that degrades uplink performance. Sites with 5G NR and LTE on shared infrastructure benefit most.

Does CBRS private wireless replace carrier DAS?

No. CBRS private wireless gives you a dedicated network you control for your own devices and applications. Carrier DAS still brings public cellular from major operators. Many facilities use both.

How do I reduce PIM at a cell site?

Use low-PIM components, torque connectors to specification, protect connections from moisture and debris, and test with a PIM analyzer after installation. See the PIM-GUARD section above.