Evolving 5G Networks with 5G Advanced Technologies

Contents

• Defining 5G Advanced:
  • Introduces new features that extend the capabilities of initial 5G deployments.
    
    
• 5G Advanced Architecture:
  • Focusing on key changes such as NCR, PIN, and mobile gNBs with wireless backhaul to enhance flexibility and coverage.
    
    
• 5G Advanced Radio Enhancements:
  • Advanced NR features, including: improved MIMO, enhanced mobility, new frequency bands, support for smaller bandwidths and additional multi-carrier capabilities.
    
    
• 5G Advanced IoT and MTC:
  • Enhancements include support for eRedCap, improved timing, MT-SDT support, and extended IoT via NTN integration.
    
    
• NTN in 5G Advanced:
  • 5G Advanced leverages Non-Terrestrial Networks for backhaul, supports new satellite bands, and enables verified UE location.
    
    
• 5G Advanced Positioning:
  • Positioning capabilities are expanded through higher accuracy, sidelink advancements, and support for low-power precise tracking.
    
    
• 5G Advanced Energy Efficiency:
  • Energy-saving mechanisms are further optimized in 5G Advanced to meet sustainability goals.

Philip Nugent

Head of Technology & Technical Trainer

Phil heads up Mpirical’s technical development, advising on the latest technologies and assisting the Mpirical team with his wealth of both historical and current knowledge. Phil’s specialist area is the mobile radio and RAN space, originally focussing on 2G and 3G technologies but more recently, heavily embedded with 5G New Radio for both Mpirical and customer specific projects.