Chip maker Qualcomm has introduced a new 5G RAN platform that can increase signal range by up to 240%. This will significantly reduce the number of base stations required to serve the outdoor infrastructure segment of 5G services.
Qualcomm says the “Compact Macro 5G RAN Platform” is designed to reduce the cost of base station equipment by up to 50% compared to traditional mmWave macro solutions, enabling customers to improve mobility and fixed wireless access (FWA) deployment.
Leveraging the Qualcomm FSM 5G RAN platform for small cells, the new platform supports macro-grade antenna modules with 256 antenna elements, peak EIRP (effective isotropic radiated power) and spectrum up to 1 GHz.
This powerful combination of small cell expertise for streamlined design and macro cell antenna expertise for high power, long range mmWave coverage creates a new class of outdoor deployments at an attractive price point of compact macrocells are promoted.
“Building on our 5G infrastructure and mmWave leadership, we are pleased to announce our new long-range outdoor platform for compact macro cells. to operators,” said Malladi, SVP and General Manager of Cellular Modems and Infrastructure at Qualcomm.
“This innovative solution streamlines deployment and accelerates mmWave adoption by offering the range, performance, energy efficiency and form factor our partners need at an attractive price point. The benefits of mmWave in a fully outdoor 5G network,” added Malladi.
Qualcomm Compact Macro 5G RAN Platform Delivers High-Capacity Wireless Broadband Access to Urban, Suburban and Rural Homes and Businesses, Addressing Key KPIs with a Value Combination of Long-Range Performance and Cost-Effectiveness .
The “compact macro 5G RAN platform” is expected to arrive in the first quarter of 2023.
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