New 5G wideband radio technology from Samsung

South Korean electronics titan Samsung has developed a new 5G wideband radio technology that expands bandwidth support for its next generation radios, including Massive MIMO radios, to help operators drive more flexible and cost-effective 5G deployments.

With this new technology, Samsung will extend the bandwidth support of its 5G radios to 400MHz – double the 200MHz supported by its current commercial radios.

This will help operators maximise the utility of their mid-band spectrum for 5G networks, while minimising the number of radios required in various types of deployment. This includes cases when an operator owns non-contiguous frequencies within 400MHz of bandwidth.

Operators can also utilise the new tech for RAN sharing, where they actively share network infrastructures with other operators through joint deployments.

Mid-band boost

Mid-band frequencies deliver a combination of wide coverage, high speeds and low latency. Samsung’s new radios will thus also help accelerate operators’ 5G rollouts in mid-band spectrum.

“We are proud to develop new solutions that can help operators drive deployment efficiency by minimising hardware changes and reducing installation costs – even as they expand their spectrum range,” said Dong Geun Lee, Vice President and Head of H/W R&D Group, Networks Business at Samsung Electronics.

“Through our technical expertise and industry-leading 5G capabilities, we’re excited to continue delivering innovative 5G solutions that will bring more benefits to operators and their customers.”

Samsung’s new wideband solutions, including Massive MIMO radios, will be commercially available in early 2022, offering more operational and deployment advantages to operators.

Samsung has pioneered the successful delivery of 5G end-to-end solutions including chipsets, radios and core. Through ongoing research and development, the company is driving the industry to advance 5G networks with its market-leading product portfolio – from fully virtualised RAN and Core, to private network solutions and AI-powered automation tools.

Samsung Electronics currently provides connectivity to hundreds of millions of users around the world.

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