SK Telecom and Ericsson conduct first multi-vehicular 5G trials with BMW
November 15 2016 - 9:00AM
SK Telecom and Ericsson conduct first
multi-vehicular 5G trials with BMW
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Multi-site, multi-transmission point,
multi-vehicular 5G trials for the first time
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Results show consistent 5G user experience for
simultaneous execution of multiple use cases
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First 5G automotive trials after 5G Automotive
Alliance announcement
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), SK Telecom and BMW have
revealed the most advanced 5G outdoor mobility trial, including the
first multi-vehicular 5G trials. They were conducted successfully
on a 5G test network installed at the advanced BMW car test track
in Yeongjong-do, South Korea.SK Telecom, together with Ericsson,
deployed network slicing and 5G radio network infrastructure to
cover a complete track in the BMW driving center. The trial with
the connected test cars showed that 5G performance will support V2X
(Vehicular Connectivity) services that require low latency and
consistent high bi-directional throughput.
Alex Jinsung Choi, CTO and Head of Corporate
R&D Center, SK Telecom, says: "5G will offer much more than
just faster data speeds. It will serve as a true enabler for a
whole new variety of powerful services that deliver unprecedented
value to customers. Today's demonstration of 5G-based connected car
technologies marks the very first step towards achieving fully
autonomous driving in the upcoming era of 5G."
The test environment was realized by using an
Ericsson 5G field trial network. It consists of multiple radio
transmission points on 28GHz frequency band to cover the entire
track and one user equipment installed in every car. The trials
showed consistent Gbps-level throughput with a few millisecond
latencies. Uninterrupted connectivity, using beam tracking and beam
transfer across the different transmission points at speeds
exceeding 100 kilometers per hour is also achieved. The performance
shown enables multiple connected car use cases such as augmented
and virtual reality, obstacle control and vehicle to vehicle
communication, based on a system solution including radio and core
network infrastructure from Ericsson.
Thomas Norén, Head of Product Area Network
Products, Ericsson, says: "Ericsson is working with leading
operators and ecosystem players to drive the realization of 5G -
both with today's pre-standard field trials, and through
standardization activities along with global standards bodies and
industry groups. The trial takes a step closer to 5G technology and
commercialization, especially for connected vehicle
applications."
The trial simultaneously implements new key 5G
capabilities with multi-site, multi-transmission point, MU-MIMO,
and with multiple devices operating in the millimeter wave
frequency band. It demonstrates beam tracking and beam mobility
between different 5G access points, at high mobility.
Ericsson is using its industry leading 5G trial
system to support multiple trial engagements with different
operators around the world, enabling our operator partners to test
various applications with different trial set-up to explore new
business opportunities.
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