Electronics and Telecommunications Trends (전자통신동향분석)

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Fronthaul Technology Trends for 5G Mobile Communications

5G 이동통신을 위한 프론트홀 기술 동향

  • Published : 2017.10.01
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Abstract

The introduction of new access technologies in 5G radio networks has had a considerable impact on the design of transport networks. Research activities are underway on new transport technologies in both the wireless and optical domains to support 5G transport. This paper provides an overview of the concept and requirements of a fronthaul. We also discuss the research activities of a new fronthaul interface for future 5G networks, a 5G integrated fronthaul/backhaul transport network (5G-Crosshaul), a next-generation fronthaul interface (NGFI), a mobile xhaul network (MXN), and a next-generation mobile fronthaul architecture with multi-IF carrier transmission scheme.

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Acknowledgement

Grant : 밀리미터파 5G 이동통신시스템 개발

Supported by : 과학기술정보통신부

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