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5G CrowdCell啟動你的5G體驗

5G CrowdCell is a fully fledged, open RAN small cell network-in-a-box solution. It uses existing macro 4G networks as backhaul and can be utilized for network-as-a-service (NaaS) deployment, delivering an app-enabled path covering any standard from IoT to 5G

Introduction

The 5G era is upon us. This next generation of mobile communication technology — featuring high bandwidth, low latency and massive connectivity — enables IoT at scale and will revolutionize the way that both people and smart devices communicate. GIGABYTE and Lime Micro's LimeNET CrowdCell provides the most flexible and future-proof solution for 5G communication. It is low cost, low power consumption, small form factor and deployed with unprecedented ease, to extend coverage and increase capacity of indoor and remote networks alike, while utilizing three key features of 5G to deliver a step change in user experience.
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User Scenario

VR 360 video streaming

The increasing demands placed by ever more advanced multimedia content requires high transmission capacity at high transmission speed. 5G feature, eMBB (Enhanced Mobile Broadband), supports 8K 360 video streaming and AR/VR performance to significantly enhance the end user experience.

Smart Transportation

Smart vehicles can now see and think for themselves, but to fully realise their potential will require a paradigm shift in connectivity. 5G CrowdCell can be used as a RAN/gateway for connecting/managing all the wireless devices in the vehicle and communicate the information to outside via the nearest macro to improve both functionality and safety.

Smart Cities

5G mMTC (Massive Machine Type Communications) will enable true global scale IoT. Applications include smart buildings and energy grids, real-time enterprise, ubiquitous industrial and consumer IoT, and eHealth. With the potential to deliver new levels of business and eco efficiency, together with increased quality of life for citizens.

Healthcare

CrowdCell with associated sensors and cameras can detect, track and notify the operators and users of the health status of people entering healthcare environment, or transmit patient's health condition in real-time manner in order to have nursing staff's response to take actions.

Challenges of Implementing 5G

5G - the next generation of mobile telecommunications technology, is on the horizon and promises to deliver a myriad of new services and capabilities such as Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Ultra Reliable Low-Latency Communications (URLLC) and Massive Machine-Type Communications (mMTC). A new band of the radio frequency spectrum between 30 – 300GHz has been opened for use, and a new telecommunications standard for 5G has been defined encompassing network speed, latency, the number of devices that can be connected, QoS and other conditions.

However, 5G signals use higher frequency radio waves, meaning that the signal strength will decrease further with distance and the transmission range is more limited. Traditional base stations are costly and difficult to deploy, due to scarce land resources and planning complexities. Therefore, 5G small cells will become the optimal solution for network communication.
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4G LTE vs. 5G and Usage Scenarios

Features of GIGABYTE & Lime Micro's 5G CrowdCell

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Extendable Network Topology

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Network Throughput Enhancement

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Reduction of OPEX

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Enables Network as a Service Platform

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Enables Numerous Applications

Extendable Network Topology

・CrowdCell can be used to extend the current coverage, dynamically distribute and increase network capacity through data caching.   
・Architecturally, CrowdCell is an eNB that is backhauled through the macro BTS network.   
・To the end users, the CrowdCell looks like an eNB, but to the macro network, it looks like a UE using a SIM to identify itself to the network.
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Extendable Network Topology

Network Throughput Enhancement

・ CrowdCell extends coverage improving customer experience, offering high throughput
・ CrowdCell improves ease of use and reduces OPEX. It requires no cables, no rentals with very low energy bills
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Network Throughput Enhancement

Enables Network as a Service Platform

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Enables Network as a Service Platform

Enables Numerous Applications

・It enables a significant number of applications, covering a diverse set of use cases. 
・It is the only platform backed by numerous developer communities who can provide dedicated applications. 
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GIGABYTE/LimeNET 5G CrowdCell Product Introduction