OpenRAN Assignment

Femtocell Explanation

A femtocell serves as a wireless access point designed to improve indoor cellular connectivity. In contrast to alternative cellular connection methods, femtocells establish a connection to the internet to deliver cellular coverage within homes or offices. Operating similarly to routers, femtocells can be positioned in proximity to existing network setups, and they are available for purchase by anyone seeking to enhance their cellular connectivity.

Differ with small cells

One difference is how small cells and femtocells connect back to the network. A small cell connects on a dedicated link. A femtocell connects back on the internet. Another difference is a femtocell is private, while a small cell is a public network.

Then the use cases differ as well. For example, femtocells are to Wi-Fi routers as small cells are to Wi-Fi hotspots, meaning small cells can boost cellular coverage in areas where people congregate, such as stadiums, like a Wi-Fi hotspot for internet connectivity.

Resource

https://www.techtarget.com/searchnetworking/feature/Macrocell-vs-small-cell-vs-femtocell-A-5G-introduction

Small Cell: Vendor Solutions

MAVENIR

Model: E511
Use Case: Enterprise
Band Support: n41, n78, n79

QUCELL

Model: QUCELL® 5G + LTE Combo EXT.

Eliminate the need for multiple base stations and cut operational costs with this single, market-proven solution. Enjoy exceptional network performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency with QUCELL® 5G + LTE Combo Small Cell, the smart choice for operators seeking to enhance their network capabilities.

SERCOMM

Model: Indoor 5G mmWave Small Cell

5G mmWave small cells will improve signal coverage for 5G networks and play an important role in increasing 5G network capacity and density. Sercomm, in collaboration with Qualcomm and Radisys, is developing a 5G mmWave small cell product to meet telecom operators' demand for increased 5G network deployment.

RAN Protocol Stack Maker ( RADISYS | CAPGEMINI )

CAPGEMINI

Capgemini Engineering leverages its end-to-end product engineering services and world-class gNB/eNodeB software to enable RAN solutions based on the Virtualized RAN architecture.

RADYSIS

Radisys Connect 5G software suite, based on a modular approach to Open RAN, expands the possibilities for building networks that deliver the high capacity, massive connectivity, and ultra-low latency required for 5G services.