4 FAQs about 5G base station power supply standards

What is the coverage area of 5G high-frequency base stations?

The radius of coverage area of 5G high-frequency base stations will be less than one-tenth of that of 4G base stations, and the coverage area of 5G high-frequency base stations will be less than one percent of that of 4G base stations. The deployment of macro base stations is difficult and the site resources are not easy to obtain.

What is HVDC system for 5G network?

With the increase of power density and voltage drops on the power transmission line in macro base, it is recommended to use HVDC system for the 5G network. Requirements to ICT equipment Power Supply Unit (PSU) and supporting facilities. -42V. It means that if the voltage drop is more than 6V, the ICT equipment will be protected.

How does a 5G base station reduce OPEX?

This technique reduces opex by putting a base station into a “sleep mode,” with only the essentials remaining powered on. Pulse power leverages 5G base stations' ability to analyze traffic loads. In 4G, radios are always on, even when traffic levels don't warrant it, such as transmitting reference signals to detect users in the middle of the night.

What is the work difficulty of 5G network & powering solution?

work difficulty. 1) 5G Network general descriptions, cells 2) Powering solution divided into local powering, remote coverage, and impact on powering strategy, powering and share infrastructures in three different type of 5G network and feeding solutions cases and there will be very technical specifications.

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