ETRI has developed core software and base technologies for small cells, which serve as small-scale mobile communication base stations to decrease communication dead zones. This achievement will help small and medium-sized businesses in Korea that have manufactured products with foreign software completely switch to Korean-made software.
This technology enables small cells to be installed like wireless access points and used within a one-kilometer radius. As a result, it will help users enjoy Internet service without interruption based on the inter-cell connection in an area with low receiver sensitivity, such as a building-concentrated area or a place located in the periphery of a coverage area(cell).
ETRI explained that the core elements of the small-cell technology include the software for LTE-A base stations, a developmental platform to verify base station software, and high-density beamforming MIMO antenna technology(Compact MIMO) to adjust the shape of the beam.
This technology enables small cells to be installed like wireless access points and used within a one-kilometer radius. As a result, it will help users enjoy Internet service without interruption based on the inter-cell connection in an area with low receiver sensitivity, such as a building-concentrated area or a place located in the periphery of a coverage area(cell).
ETRI explained that the core elements of the small-cell technology include the software for LTE-A base stations, a developmental platform to verify base station software, and high-density beamforming MIMO antenna technology(Compact MIMO) to adjust the shape of the beam.
In particular, since this technology enables the existing MIMO technology to work with one antenna and transmitter-receiver in order to expand the transmission capacity of small-cell base stations, it will help reduce the costs of those base stations and increase added value.
ETRI also added that the small-cell technology is a base technology necessary in the coming 5G era. Therefore, the technology is expected to be widely used in expanding capacity per unit area in the 5G setting and improving the transmission speed experienced by users and energy-reducing technology.
ETRI also added that the small-cell technology is a base technology necessary in the coming 5G era. Therefore, the technology is expected to be widely used in expanding capacity per unit area in the 5G setting and improving the transmission speed experienced by users and energy-reducing technology.
