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.
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
