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5G technology is shaping the future of wireless communication, bringing higher speeds, lower latency, and unprecedented capacity to revolutionize industries. As the backbone of modern connectivity, 5G is accelerating digital transformation, enabling smarter cities, autonomous vehicles, and seamless global interconnectivity.
This article continues the glossary of key terminology in the 5G field, focusing on abbreviations starting with the letters B and C. We hope these insights will help you navigate the complex yet exciting world of 5G wireless communication.
B Series: Terminology and Abbreviations
B2H | Business to Home. Refers to wireless broadband services designed for residential use. |
BBC | Battery Backup Cabinet. A component of base stations providing backup power (-48V DC). It ensures uninterrupted operation during power failures. |
BBP | Baseband Processing Unit. Divided into baseband, carrier frequency, and control units. It adapts data rates, manages channels, and performs signal processing. |
BBU | Baseband Unit. Handles baseband signal processing, resource management, and interface provisioning in distributed base stations. |
BC | Boundary Clock. Synchronizes multiple Precision Time Protocol (PTP) communication paths. |
BCCH | Broadcast Control Channel. Used for sending critical network information to mobile devices. |
BER | Bit Error Rate. A key measure of communication quality, indicating the proportion of corrupted bits in a transmission. |
BFD | Bidirectional Forwarding Detection. A high-speed protocol to detect link failures within milliseconds, ensuring network reliability. |
BLER | Block Error Rate. Measures the error ratio of transmitted data blocks, reflecting the quality of communication systems. |
BSC | Base Station Controller. Responsible for resource and mobility management in GSM/CDMA networks. |
BWP | Bandwidth Part. Represents a subset of system bandwidth in 5G networks. |
C Series: Terminology and Abbreviations
CA | Carrier Aggregation. Combines multiple carriers to increase network bandwidth and improve data speeds. |
CCE | Control Channel Element. A resource unit in the control channel for scheduling and signaling. |
CDMA | Code Division Multiple Access. Allows multiple users to access the same channel simultaneously using unique codes. |
CPE | Customer-Premises Equipment. End-user devices such as routers and gateways used to connect to service provider networks. |
CPRI | Common Public Radio Interface. A standard interface linking baseband units and remote radio heads in wireless systems. |
CSI | Channel State Information. Provides details about the channel's conditions for signal optimization. |
CQI | Channel Quality Indicator. A parameter used to measure and report the quality of the communication channel. |
We will continue expanding this glossary to cover more essential terms in the 5G domain. Stay tuned for the next part of the series and deepen your understanding of 5G technologies.
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