5G: What Is It? Why It Is Needed? How Will It Change Your World?
Sometimes you just stumble into new discoveries. This morning I came across this video about 5G. I learned about the evolution of mobile networks and how the 5G network will enhance our lives.
Breakdown of the Video Timeline
(00:18) Introduction to the Video
(00:22) Quick History of Mobile Networks
- (00:31) 0G: Mid-1940's car phones;
- (00:58) 1G: 1981, first generation personal mobile phones;
- (01:16) 2G: 1992, digital standards for text messaging;
- (01:41) 3G: 2001, multimedia integrating video, data, and voice;
- (02:13) 4G: 2011, faster speeds;
LTE is an acronym for Long-Term Evolution
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(02:55) Core Technologies and Stats
(03:14) Millimeter Waves (mmWaves)
- (03:44) Exponential growth in interconnected devices
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- (04:00) mmWaves open up the spectrum;
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- (04:20) Shared spectrum for mission critical functions (controlled (self-driving) vehicles, remote surgeries, industrial processes);
(05:15) Massive Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
(05:17) High data rates, increased capacity for multiple users, better cell-edge and indoor use experience;
(05:37) 256 element antenna array;
(06:05) Alble to provide connectivity to 1,000,000 devices per sq. kilometer;
(06:30) Massive MIMO beamforming;
(06:38) 3D Beamforming
- (07:33) Qualcomm Research 5G mmWave Prototype -- demonstrating sustained and robust mobile broadband;
(08:46) Small Cells
(10:00) Full Duplex Radio Integrated Circuits
(11:02) Speed -- 5G speed over 10 Gbps;
(11:30) Latency -- time between action and instruction -- 5G reduces latency down to 1 millisecond;
(12:02) Nokia demonstration of reduce latency -- 4G versus 5G faceoff;
(13:17) Bandwidth -- 5G enables 1 million devices per sq. kilometer;
(13:37) Energy Consumption -- 5G enables longer battery life of devices -- 5G requires 90% less energy than 4G;
(14:20) Transition from 4G to 5G
(14:45) 4G Lte (Longer Term Evolution) and 5G NR (New Radio)
(15:16) 4G Lte-A (Longer Term Evolution - Advanced)
(15:23) Why 4G Speeds Are Slow
(15:44) 3G and 4G networks supporting more devices than anticipated;
(16:06) 4G Lte Advanced Pro -- Propel mobile broadband, Proliferate LTE connectivity, Progress towards 5G;
(17:40) Timeplan -- 2018, 2019, 2020;
(18:06) Nokia presentation and insight into the complexity of carrier aggregation;
(19:12) Rollout of 5G in year 2020+
(20:00) Deceptive Advertising
(20:10) Evolution to 5G
(21:25) 5G infrastructure expected deployment in late 2019;
(21:40) Wireless Subscribers by Technology;
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- (21:52) Mobile Network Peak Usage Timeline;
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- (22:34) 5G will have backwards compatibility;
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24 minute video published on 31 May 2017 by Singularity Prosperity
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Additional 5G Videos
How Fast is 5G? And Why (What 5G is Made of)!, 13 minute video
When Will We Get 5G? The Transition from 4G to 5G!, 11 minute video
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A new kind of 5G network. Powered by amazing 5G technology.
Achieving the 5G vision will require new technology innovations that deliver unparalleled levels of scalability, capability and efficiency.Qualcomm is driving the technology inventions to make 5G a reality..
Informative as always! The thought of more connectivity is a bit daunting!
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Flo
Very informative post thanks for sharing this. to learn new thing and modern technology Your post is best every time i learn new thing from your post Keep it up and wish you all the best have a nice day
well the tech advancement is sure amazing and 5G sure will be much more amazing than to think of ,the transfer amount of it is sure cool ;)
5G???, we haven't even started enjoying 4G to the max in my country yet, our devices are still struggling to get the ever evasive 4G networks of Telecoms companies... wow, the world is almost leaving us behind... I need a rocket anyone, im going to the moon...
Pretty informative. How does the 5g bandwidth hold up against interference from things like solar flare magnetic disruption?
That I do not know. If a big enough solar flare hits, my country's power grid would be off line for months. We do not produce the power transformers my country anymore. So eventually even mobile devices will run out of power.
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Mike
I was referring more to the temporary fluctuations caused by somewhat regular CME's. Not planet killers or anything. I was just wondering if I'd be without net for six hours every week or two during an active solar cycle.
Having worked with space weather forecasters for several years, I can say, yes, there will be problems during the next uptick in solar activity. At higher latitudes there have already been interruptions caused by minor solar activity.
The interaction between the space weather and the earth's magnetic field are already having an effect on sensitive electronic systems.
As the sun comes out of the grand minimum cycle technology will need to adapt to an environment never seen before in modern technological times.
Simple answer, yes, all electromagnetic interactions have the potential of being affected by somewhat regular CME's. The amount of disruption will be determined by many factors, several of which is the strength of the earth's magnetic shielding, your latitude on the surface of the earth, and whether you are on the side of the earth directly struck by the CME when it arrives.
The technological issues caused by CME's are not the only problems affecting life on earth. There will be other natural disruptions caused by the interactions with solar activity and CME's too.
While it is good to be up-to-date with technology, it is also a good idea to know how to live without technology too.
Have a great week!
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Mike
Thanks a lot for summarizing the video.
Dayum: I should get back into my old childhood hobby of electronics.
Sure! 5G will revolutionized the mobile data network... Waiting for it to be released in my country..
Again lovely and informative post @etcmike
region will lead 5G deployment
In a lot of ways, having an existing infrastructure is an impediment to 5G deployment. It is always easier to rollout a modern up-to-date infrastructure where it did not exist before. This is because you do not have to contend with the entanglement with the old infrastructure which must be maintained during a transition period.
Have a great week!
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Mike