Study on key technologies and standardization of 5G front-haul for C-RAN architecture

doi:10.12267/j.issn.2096-5931.2022.05.012

Abstract

Abstract:

C-RAN architecture is the main way for 5G front-haul, which faces new requirements and challenges compared with D-RAN. Based on the construction of 5G front-haul C-RAN networking, this paper studies the key technologies of 5G front-haul, including WDM technologies and system architectures. The application scenarios of passive and semi-active architectures are analyzed. The progress of standardization and industry are summarized, and the 5G front-haul C-RAN networking is prospected and analyzed.

Key words: 5G, front-haul, WDM, semi-active

CLC Number:

TN929.11

YU Wenke, CHENG Yuan, ZHAO Qi, ZHANG Xiaoyan. Study on key technologies and standardization of 5G front-haul for C-RAN architecture[J]. Information and Communications Technology and Policy, 2022, 48(5): 91-96.

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