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5G Radio Access Network Architecture: The Dark Side of 5G
Written by an industry insider with state of the art research at their fingertips, this book describes the Radio Access Network (RAN) architecture, starting with currently deployed 4G, followed by the description of 5G requirements and why re-thinking of the RAN architecture is needed to support these. Based on these considerations, it explains how 5G network architecture, which is currently being defined, is likely to evolve. The aim is not merely to cover relevant standards and technologies as a purely academic exercise (although a significant part of the book will be dedicated to these), but to augment these by practical deployment, to illustrate why the RAN architecture is changing and where it is going. With 5G deployments on the horizon, there is a desire within companies to both re-think the RAN architecture and to change the proprietary nature of the RAN. Correspondingly, there is increased interest in academia, standards bodies and commercial entities involved in the area.
448 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 25, 2020
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About the author
Sasha Sirotkin
1 bookI'm a senior engineer with 20 years of experience in telecommunications, international standardisation, intellectual property, machine learning, real-time systems, and open source. Currently my primary focus areas are 4G/LTE and 5G/NR Radio Access Network (RAN) Architecture, and licensed and unlicensed spectrum integration and co-existence.
In standards, I contributed to 3GPP RAN2, RAN3, and RAN plenary, where I served as rapporteur for multiple specifications, as well as work and study items. I currently serve as the 3GPP RAN3 vice chairman and the head of the Intel's RAN3 delegation. In addition to 3GPP, I contributed to various other standards development organisations and industry fora, such as IEEE, O-RAN, WFA, WBA, ETSI, and 5G Americas.
Prior to working in the field of wireless (802.11/Wi-Fi and cellular) communications, I was actively involved in the open source, primarily the Linux operating system. Having been an open source enthusiast since 1993, I was one of the first to realise that the potential of Linux lies not so much in the desktop, but in embedded and real-time systems, which I worked to promote long before the first version of Android was conceived.
In my spare time, which the kids make sure I don't have too much of, I go scuba diving and alpine skiing (usually not on the same day, even though that is sometimes technically possible in Israel), and practice Kyokushin Karate.
In standards, I contributed to 3GPP RAN2, RAN3, and RAN plenary, where I served as rapporteur for multiple specifications, as well as work and study items. I currently serve as the 3GPP RAN3 vice chairman and the head of the Intel's RAN3 delegation. In addition to 3GPP, I contributed to various other standards development organisations and industry fora, such as IEEE, O-RAN, WFA, WBA, ETSI, and 5G Americas.
Prior to working in the field of wireless (802.11/Wi-Fi and cellular) communications, I was actively involved in the open source, primarily the Linux operating system. Having been an open source enthusiast since 1993, I was one of the first to realise that the potential of Linux lies not so much in the desktop, but in embedded and real-time systems, which I worked to promote long before the first version of Android was conceived.
In my spare time, which the kids make sure I don't have too much of, I go scuba diving and alpine skiing (usually not on the same day, even though that is sometimes technically possible in Israel), and practice Kyokushin Karate.
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December 15, 2020
One of the issues with 5G is the sheer multitude of options, architecture variants, and standards one needs to consider when implementing or deploying it. That is especially true for the RAN, where some architectures are defined in 3GPP, some in O-RAN, and some in Small Cell Forum (not to mention CPRI and IEEE for transport). This book helped me a lot to understand how all these different pieces of the 5G RAN puzzle come together.
I also liked the 5G System overview chapter, which gives albeit a high level, but still comprehensive picture of the whole thing, of which RAN is an integral part.
I also liked the 5G System overview chapter, which gives albeit a high level, but still comprehensive picture of the whole thing, of which RAN is an integral part.
December 21, 2020
One of the issues with 5G is the sheer multitude of options, architecture variants, and standards one needs to consider when implementing or deploying it. That is especially true for the RAN, where some architectures are defined in 3GPP, some in O-RAN, and some in Small Cell Forum (not to mention CPRI and IEEE for transport). This book helped me a lot to understand how all these different pieces of the 5G RAN puzzle come together.
I also liked the 5G System overview chapter, which gives albeit a high level, but still comprehensive picture of the whole thing, of which RAN is an integral part.
I also liked the 5G System overview chapter, which gives albeit a high level, but still comprehensive picture of the whole thing, of which RAN is an integral part.
August 21, 2021
I got this book to get started on the Open RAN. Like it so far...
August 25, 2021
The best resource on 5G RAN, written by industry experts and edited by a 3GPP RAN3 vice chair. Anyone interested in 5G RAN should read this book.
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