5G Base Station for Satellite Communications

Overview

A new 5G base station physical layer reference design with Third Generation Partnership Project ("3GPP") Release 17 non-terrestrial network ("NTN") features.

  • 5G Base Station for Satellite Communications 0
Commercialisation opportunities
IP licensingTechnology co-development
Problem addressed

Extends the coverage of 5G networks to areas difficult to reach by ground-based stations, such as remote areas, oceans, and mountains

Innovation
  • 5G base station physical layer reference design supporting NTN features
  • Physical layer reference design based on CPU and FPGA designed and produced in Mainland China
Key impact
  • Bridging Global Connectivity Gap: Extends 5G network coverage to reach beyond traditional terrestrial limits and unlock innovation
  • Cost Saving: Reuses the already large-scale deployed 5G terrestrial network infrastructure and technology system, thereby reducing overall costs and improving deployment efficiency
  • Resilience: Provides backup connectivity in case of terrestrial network failures
  • Scalability: Enables seamless integration with 5G terrestrial networks.
Award
  • Nil
Application
  • Ubiquitous Connectivity in Remote Areas
  • Disaster Recovery and Emergency Services
  • Aeronautical and Maritime communications
  • Public Safety Networks and Global Supply Chain & Logistics

Patent

  • US App. No. 19/013.436
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