A comprehensive optical mobile fronthaul network toward high-fidelity, flexible and low-latency transport
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DOI: 10.1007/s11107-019-00829-z
Abstract: Cloud radio access network and the subsequent next-generation fronthaul interface are the key solutions for the upcoming 5G deployment. In both architectures, the baseband units (BBUs) are centralized, and remote radio units (RRUs) are separately… read more here.
Keywords: optical mobile; network; mobile fronthaul; fronthaul ... See more keywords
5G RAN architecture based on analog radio-over-fiber fronthaul over UDWDM-PON and phased array fed reflector antennas
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DOI: 10.1016/j.optcom.2019.124464
Abstract: This manuscript introduces a 5G radio access network architecture concept based on ultra-dense wavelength division multiplexing (UDWDM) and incorporating an optical fronthaul network that uses a novel wireless antenna system for radio frequency transmission and… read more here.
Keywords: radio; fed reflector; phased array; array fed ... See more keywords
Testbed Evaluation of Distributed Radio Timing Alignment Over Ethernet Fronthaul Networks
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2020.2993204
Abstract: This work investigates a mechanism for alignment of the timing on which spatially distributed and cooperative radio units transmit in radio-frequency (RF) when served over a packet-based fronthaul. It analyzes the problem by considering the… read more here.
Keywords: radio units; ethernet fronthaul; timing alignment; testbed evaluation ... See more keywords
Integrated Wireless-Optical Backhaul and Fronthaul Provision Through Multicore Fiber
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2020.3014702
Abstract: In this paper we propose multicore fiber (MCF) as the medium to transport the different signals associated with various wireless applications (ranging from access to fronthauling and backhauling) from the baseband unit (BBU) to the… read more here.
Keywords: integrated wireless; wireless optical; cell site; backhaul ... See more keywords
Open-RAN Fronthaul Transport Security Architecture and Implementation
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2023.3274487
Abstract: The main innovations for next-generation cellular networks are in the Radio Access Network (RAN). Here, the base station functionalities are split between a Radio Unit (RU) and a Distributed Unit (DU), resulting in a virtualized… read more here.
Keywords: network; fronthaul; transport; security ... See more keywords
Phase Modulated Radio-Over-Fiber for Efficient 5G Fronthaul Uplink
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DOI: 10.1109/jlt.2019.2940200
Abstract: Analog radio-over-fiber technology is gaining interest as a potential candidate for radio signal transport over the future fronthaul section of the 5th generation (and beyond) radio access network. In this paper, we propose a radio-over-fiber… read more here.
Keywords: fronthaul; phase modulated; radio; radio fiber ... See more keywords
SDN-Enabled Resource Management for Converged Fi-Wi 5G Fronthaul
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DOI: 10.1109/jsac.2021.3064651
Abstract: Future mobile networks will offer high data rates based on high-capacity fronthaul. Current fronthaul design has two main components that communicate via the common public radio interface and fiber links, i.e., remote units (RUs) that… read more here.
Keywords: power consumption; power; fronthaul; sdn enabled ... See more keywords
Joint Optimization of Power and Fronthaul Compression for Data and Pilot Signals in Uplink C-RANs
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DOI: 10.1109/jsyst.2020.2980164
Abstract: For efficient implementation of 5G base stations, cloud-radio access network (C-RAN), where distributed units (DUs) are connected to a central unit (CU) through a fronthaul, has been considered. To support 5G with a wide bandwidth… read more here.
Keywords: optimization; compression; pilot; power ... See more keywords
The Security Aspect of 5G Fronthaul
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DOI: 10.1109/mwc.002.2100445
Abstract: During the development of 5G, much emphasis was placed on the core network and access enhancement. Slowly, the 5G fronthaul is also getting the attention it deserves to bring the entire network to the 5G… read more here.
Keywords: network; aspect fronthaul; fronthaul; security ... See more keywords
Wireless Fronthaul for 5G and Future Radio Access Networks: Challenges and Enabling Technologies
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DOI: 10.1109/mwc.003.2100482
Abstract: Wireless networks have been evolving at a frenetic pace to meet the ever increasing demands for higher capacity, lower latency, and massive number of connections. In the fifth generation (5G) radio access networks (RANS), millimeter-wave… read more here.
Keywords: future; fronthaul; wireless fronthaul; meet ... See more keywords
Point-to-Multipoint Coherent Architecture with Joint Resource Allocation for B5G/6G Fronthaul
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DOI: 10.1109/mwc.004.2100528
Abstract: With the increasing wireless data and massive interconnections in B5G/6G, demands for an intelligent, flexible, and cost-effective fronthaul network have emerged to provide services for a ubiquitous mobile society. This calls for disruptive innovations in… read more here.
Keywords: fronthaul; joint resource; resource allocation; architecture ... See more keywords