Fronthaul evolution: From CPRI to Ethernet
Extensively referenced requirements (using key standards) for future fronthaul. Covers advantages and challenges of using Ethernet in the fronthaul. Ethernet-based fronthaul lite proposed to meet 5G demands. Proposals for new functional split between baseband unit and radio head. Caters for both co-ordinated multipoint and massive MIMO.
fronthaul cloud-radio access network (c-ran) common public radio interface (cpri) synchronous ethernet network synchronisation optical transmission