MASTERLINE Extreme Hybrid (MLEH): Future proof cabling for 5G advanced and 6G Macro sites  

As mobile networks move from 5G Advanced toward early 6G trials, macro cell sites are under increasing pressure. Higher radio counts, rising peak power demands, and growing fiber density must now be accommodated within the same physical footprint, while enabling faster deployment, simplified site management, and readiness for what comes next.  

Traditional macro site cabling concepts are struggling to keep pace. 

To meet these evolving requirements, HUBER+SUHNER introduces MASTERLINE Extreme Hybrid (MLEH) - a next generation hybrid cabling platform designed specifically for future ready macro cell site installations.

Macro sites are no longer static, one time installations. They must support continuous change—higher peak power radios, denser fiber infrastructures, and frequent upgrades—without increasing site complexity.

Operators, tower companies, and neutral hosts are therefore challenged to modernize sites while:

• Reducing installation time and site complexity
• Preparing infrastructure for 6G ready architectures
• Meeting global regulatory requirements
• Improving sustainability and material efficiency

What is required is not another isolated solution, but a single hybrid cabling platform that can scale technically and operationally as network demands evolve.

Increasing radio counts drive higher fiber requirements. MLEH expands fiber density while keeping installation complexity under control.

• Up to 24 fiber breakouts per assembly
• Support for up to 9 RRHs (3–4 fibers per radio)
• Patented internal fiber divider enabling a continuous, spliceless fiber path

• No fiber splicing, enabling faster installation 
• Fewer failure points, resulting in higher site reliability 
• Future expansions possible without site rework  

5G Advanced and future 6G radios are driving higher energy demands, particularly on macro sites.

MLEH is engineered for these requirements with hybrid cable cross sections of up to 25 mm² (3 AWG), power peaks of up to 3300 W. Voltage rating is either -48 V DC to 74V DC, which is the typical telecom supplies, or  230 V AC (CE compliant).

The 230V AC version has significantly lower power loss and voltage drop, making the system suitable for long cable runs when installing high-power radios across global markets. 

• Hybrid cable cross sections up to 25 mm² (3 AWG)
• Power peaks up to 3300 W
• More efficient power supply with 230V AC
• New 50 A connector range (IEC/UL)

Unlike traditional box based solutions, MLEH is designed as a modular hybrid cable platform that adapts to diverse deployment requirements. 

MLEH is optimized for a wide range of macro deployments, including:

• RRH installations on towers
• Rooftop macro cells
• Railway trackside networks
• Harsh outdoor environments

The platform supports ODC connectors engineered for extreme conditions, ensuring reliable connectivity from BBU to RRH across diverse installation scenarios.

Developed ahead of mass 6G deployment, MLEH enables operators to prepare sites early, reduce future retrofit costs, and accelerate next generation network upgrades.

The MLEH portfolio is supported by:

• High quality product renderings and illustrations
• Macro site application visuals (tower, rooftop, railway)
• Detailed hybrid breakout configurations

With increased fiber density, higher power capability, enhanced flexibility, and built in sustainability, MASTERLINE Extreme Hybrid (MLEH) enables network operators to deploy efficiently today while preparing confidently for tomorrow.