gNodeB stands for “Next-Generation Node B” . It is a critical component of the 5G wireless network architecture. In 5G World , This is similar to Radio Station in BTS (2G) , NodeB (3G) , Evolved NodeB (4G) . gNodeB can also be deployed in a cloud-based infrastructure which supports in flexible and scalable network deployments
𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗡𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗕
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Sending and receiving radio signals to and from 5G Radio & 5G User devices ( like smartphones and M2M / IOT devices )
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Have capabilities to support 5G networks higher data rates, lower latency, increased device density, and improved overall performance
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Supports high-speed data transfer for applications such as ultra-high-definition video streaming, virtual reality, and augmented reality
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Handling a large number of connected devices at the same time, allowing for efficient connectivity for IoT devices, smart cities, and industrial automation for mMTC devices
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Supports Low latency and high reliability for mission-critical applications such as autonomous vehicles, remote surgery, and industrial automation
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Uses advanced antenna technologies for maximizing Spectral efficiency , Beamforming and MIMO
𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗡𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗕
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Mobility management - Radio resource management , Radio signal processing
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Connection management , packet processing & baseband processing
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Security , Quality of service (QoS) & Charging
𝗡𝗴-𝗲𝗡𝗕 : 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗶𝗻 𝟰𝗚 ( 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝗚 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 )
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Since 5G Core supports both 4G & 5G Radio , There is need to introduce new type of eNB in 4G Radio Network : Ng-eNB to work with 5G Core
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Ng-eNB allows users to connect to 5G core network using 4G radio interface (LTE RAN)
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