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Do 5G radio access networks need power?

Based on a proliferation of small cells, 5G radio access networks (RANs) have demanding power requirements in terms of reliability, efficiency, EMI and the ability to operate in often harsh conditions.

What is the difference between 4G and 5G?

According to the principle of mobile communication, the transmission distance and frequency of the signal are inversely proportional when the power ratio of receiving and transmitting is constant. The frequencies of 4G base stations are generally from 2.3GHz to 2.6GHz, and the frequencies of 5G high-frequency base stations are above 28GHz.

Will 5G use micro-cells?

Therefore, in 5G networks, high-frequency resources will no longer use macro base stations, micro-cells become the mainstream, and the small base stations will be used as the basic unit for ultra-intensive networking, that is, small base stations dense deployment.

What makes a 5G network successful?

Critical to the success of 5G networks is the ability of the communication cell to operate with maximum uptime. 5G base stations and their active antennae must always operate reliably and, in the case of applications such as connected vehicles and smart cities, ensure safety.

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