Qucell 4G/LTE Small Cell System Manual Version: 0.0.3
Qucell Confidential 6 2018-08-29
2.
LTE Small Cell System Summary
LTE Small Cell(HeNB) is wireless network system which supports 3GPP LTE (Long Term Evolution)(3GPP
LTE is abbreviated as “LTE” hereafter) service. LTE Small Cell can be a cost effective solution for both
installation and operation with performance as a Macro cell and internet security. LTE Small Cell can
provide the service through Backhaul connection which have already been installed or can be
provided at low cost regardless of time and place.
2.1.
What is a Small Cell?
Small cells are low-powered radio node(10~hudreds meters) and it means small base station(eNodeB)
including Femtocell, Picocell, Metrocell and Microcell. Small cell is low-power wireless AP(Access Point)
which connects terminal with mobile wireless network using fixed wideband internet connection. And
it provides improved cellular coverage, and capacity of mobile communication services. (Source: Small
Cell Forum - http://www.smallcellforum.org )
Figure 1. Use of Small Cell (Source: Small Cell Forum)
2.2.
Types of Small Cell
Femtocell
Femtocell is a small, low-power cellular base station. It was designed for use in home or small
business areas. A broader term which is more widespread in the industry is small cell, with femtocell
as a subset. Main features of Femtocell are IP backhaul, Self-optimization, low-power, easy to install
and etc. Small Cell of Femtocell type can be classified to two types as follows:
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