5G-FAPI Specification

5G-FAPI is an open specification between the PHY & MAC layers in a 5G-gNB/5G-SC. Specifically, SCF is developing 3 specific interfaces (P4, P5,P7,P19).

5G-Small Cell Definition

Develop a working definition of a 5G-SC based on Operator Requirements, taking into account eMBB, UR-LLC & mIOT support; Working definition to consider technical as well as physical parameters (such as Antennas, Bands, Bandwidths, Power levels, physical attributes etc.)

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SCF222 5G FAPI P5,P7

[224] 5G FAPI P19 RF Frontend API

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5G-nFAPI (Option 6) Specification

Referred to as “Split Option-6” in the 3GPP Split RAN Architecture terminology, extends the above interfaces for a networked operation. This work is being done in collaboration with O-RAN & OAI.

Split Option 2-6-7 Comparison

3GPP, SCF & ORAN are developing specifications for dis-aggregated small cell architectures based on Split Options 2-6-7. However, the market is not yet clear on the suitability of different split options for different deployment scenarios. This WI intends to shed light and clarity on this topic, from technical and business considerations.

Work items

[225] 5G nFAPI API
[226] Split Option 2,6,7 comparison
[239] NETCONF/YANG for Option-6 SCs

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SON & Orchestration Roadmap for the 5G-Era

Documents the current trends and identifies gaps and enhancements needed by the industry.

Precision Planning for the 5G-Era

Application of AI/ML in Planning of Small Cell siting (Joint with 5GAmericas);

SC Management for the 5G-Era

NETCONF/YANG Management of Split Option-6 (5G-nFAPI) SCNs (with O-RAN); SC Management for the 5G-NR Small Cells

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SCF230 Precision planning with AI/ML
[241] Machine Learning applications in 5G Small cells
[233] Small Cell SON and Orchestration from 4G to 5G
[240] Small Cell management for 5G Era

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SCF aims to support the industry in countering negative press by collating and drawing attention to well-founded research by national and international health organisations, to which our members and audiences can refer.

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[001] 5G Health and safety

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Options for Indoor Cellular Networks

Addressing barriers to growth including helping MNOs understand their options of partnering with infrastructure deployers as well as raising market awareness of the different commercial and technical options for indoor cellular.

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[231] Options for Indoor Cellular

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Private LTE/5G Small Cell Networks

Private LTE/5G networks are attracting much attention, due to their need for Enterprise, Industry and Smart City applications. Such networks may be strictly for private users or for a mix of private and public (i.e. MNO) users.

This WI focusses on the business case and technical considerations of building, deploying and operating such networks. Particular focus is given to the spectrum aspects, including licensed, unlicensed (MulteFire) and shared (CBRS) spectrums. The white paper will address these challenges and opportunities in a global context, covering various regions of the world.

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[235] Private LTE/5G & Small Cells

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WI: Edge Computing & Small Cells

Clarifying the lead commercial use cases & monetization for Edge compute for both MNO and private networks, and addressing gaps in standards for Edge computing based on 3GPP-CUPS architectures & Multi-Access Edge Computing.

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[234] Edge Computing and Small Cell Networks

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