What are the technology drivers for 5G new radio?

Radio waves are used for communication in 5G Like in previous mobile networks, 5G devices will communicate with base stations by transmitting and receiving radio waves, or radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (EMF).

The 5G Radio Unit is a special case of small-cell deployment where components of the L1 and L2 processing chain are implemented more centralized in a distributed unit (DU), connecting over 3GPP split 7-2x/split 6 or other mechanisms.

The radio access technology (RAT) developed for 5G by 3GPP includes two frequency ranges: FR1, which operates below 6 GHz, and FR2, which includes bands above 24 GHz and into the extremely high frequency range above 50 GHz . 3GPP has dubbed 5G’s new air interface 5G NR (New Radio).

5G New Radio (NR) is the global standard for a unified, more capable 5G wireless air interface . It will deliver significantly faster and more responsive mobile broadband experiences, and extend mobile technology to connect and redefine a multitude of new industries.