5g base station comparison communication

Why is a 5G network a challenge?

5G networks deployment poses new challenges when evaluating human exposure to electromagnetic fields. Fast variation of the user load and beamforming techniques may cause large fluctuations of 5G base stations field level. They may be underestimated, resulting in compliance of base stations not fitting the requirements.

Are 5G base stations 3GPP compatible?

In conjunction with 5G NR, private base stations (BS) can support connectivity for different spectrum bands (sub-GHz, 1 to 6 GHz, or mmWave). The 5G base station products must pass all of the test requirements prior to their release. Otherwise, the products are not 3GPP-compatible or appropriate to implement in a network.

What is a 5G network & how does it work?

The roll-out of 5G networks necessarily implies the deployment of new base station equipment, including new radiating systems. These systems may be provided with massive multiple-input multiple-output (M−MIMO) capabilities, where up to a hundred antenna elements are used for beamforming.

Does 5G signal exposure affect base station compliance?

This agrees with measurements done in other countries whose authors conclude that the exposure to 5G signals is limited , , , but this does not assure the base station compliance as full load situation should be considered for such assessment. It also shows that the increase in the EMF field is due to the induced data traffic.