Communication base station inverters are getting smaller and smaller

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 compact base station?

These compact cells possess all the essential features of traditional base stations (BSs) but offer a higher data rate for individual subscribers. They were introduced in 3GPP Release 9 specifications. Small cells are crucial for high-speed broadband and low-latency applications in LTE-Advanced and 5G NR deployments.

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.

Why are small cells better than a cell tower?

Small cells are smaller and cheaper than a cell tower and can be installed in a variety of areas, bringing more base stations closer to users. A large number of base stations increases the number of people a network can support, while reduced distance to users decreases latency, enabling even faster connectivity.

How does a small cell base station affect a smartphone's battery life?

When a mobile device is close to a small-cell base station, the power needed to transmit the signal is much lower compared to the power needed to transmit a signal from a cell tower far away, thus extending smartphone battery life.

Do das increase network capacity?

DASs take a signal from the base station and boost it to increase the area the signal can reach. While DASs are great for increasing coverage, they do not increase network capacity; the only way to increase network capacity is to add more base stations, which is why small cells are so useful.