Outdoor Small Signal Base Station Design

What are the different types of base stations?

Pico cells, femtocells, micro cells, macro cells: The world of base stations is a mix of technologies and applications. Learn how small cells fit in today and as we head to 5G.

How does a small cell base station communicate with a core network?

The small cell base station communicates with the core network over a high-speed backhaul connection. Core network: The core network manages the overall operation of the small cell network, including authentication, authorization, and routing of user traffic.

What's the difference between a macro base station and a small cell?

With a macro base station, there's one pipe going into the network; with small cells, it breaks the pipe into many pipes. The main goal of small cells is to increase the macro cell's edge data capacity, speed and overall network efficiency.

What is a medium-range base station?

Medium-range base stations, which are adapted from microcell scenarios for Outdoor deployment. Small cells support various frequency bands defined by 3GPP [TS38.104], including FR1 and FR2 bands, which may be licensed, shared, or unlicensed, depending on deployment.

What are the functions of a small cell base station?

It includes various functions such as the User Plane Function (UPF), Control Plane Function (CPF), and Session Management Function (SMF). Transport network: The transport network provides the high-speed connectivity between the small cell base station and the core network.

What is a small-cell base station (SBS) antenna?

To address the growing demand, 5G technology is being implemented at a larger scale. Small-cell Base Station (SBS) antennas are crucial for exploring the full potential of 5G networks by expanding the network in urban areas, densely populated regions, indoor environments, and low-coverage zones.