Riga Communications Administration 5G base station power supply

4 FAQs about Riga Communications Administration 5G base station power supply

What are the key requirements for 5G infrastructure?

From the trends and challenges mentioned above, we can derive three key general requirements for the 5G infrastructure: • High efficiency. Achieving high efficiency is the best way to reduce heat dissipation (due to high power consumption compared to 4G) and operational expenses (OPEX). • Re-use of existing infrastructure.

What is a small cell in 5G?

Small cells are a new part of the 5G platform that increase network capacity and speed, while also having a lower deployment cost than macrocells. The compact size of a small cell requires that all components – especially power converters – provide high eficiency, better thermals and eventually the best power density possible.

What is the trend in 5G radio applications?

The trend in 5G radio applications is to use higher frequencies and shorter wavelengths. Increasing the frequency increases the speed of sending/ receiving signals and helps shrink the size of the antenna, which in turn shrinks the size of the cell.

Why are small- and micro-sites important in the 5G era?

Small- and micro-sites gain growing importance and become key structures in the 5G era. The harsh environment where they typically work makes especially those systems susceptible to the power supply reliability. Similar requirements can also affect the MEC systems, especially when these are located in outdoor environments.