Cloud Radio Access Network
The state of cellular networks is reconsidered from one’s mind, as almost all complex functions located in base stations are transferred to the clouds. Unlike traditional base stations, where all processing is performed by separate sites, C-RAN centrally involves the cloud data center in executing the baseband process. In a C-RAN deployment, the BBUs are separated from the radio units and combined into a hub. All the complex signal processing, coordination and management for multiple RRHs scattered through different sites of the cell is done by this centralized BBU pool.
Advantages of Cloud Radio Access Network
- Network Centralization
- Cost Savings
- Energy Efficiency
- Flexible Resource Allocation
- Simplified Network Maintenance
- Interference Management
Applications of Cloud Radio Access Network
- Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
- Mobile Edge Computing (MEC)
- Network Densification
- Efficient Resource Utilization
- Cloud-based Services
Types of Base Stations
Base stations are one of the widely used components in the field of wireless communication and networks. It is an access point or base point of a particular area for network accessibility. In this article, we will discuss the different types of base stations with their advantages and applications in the real world.
Table of Content
- Base Stations
- Types of Base Stations
- TYPE 1 – Macro Cell Base Stations
- TYPE 2 – Pico Cell Base Station
- TYPE 3 – Femto-Cell Base Stations
- TYPE 4 – Remote Radio Heads (RRH)
- TYPE 5 – Cloud Radio Access Network
- TYPE 6 – Mobile Switching Centers