6G • RAN
6G-gNB
6G Next-Generation NodeB Base Station
The fundamental 6G radio access node featuring integrated radar sensing, Sub-THz beamforming, AI-native PHY/MAC, and non-terrestrial backhauling.
Technical Explanation
The 6G-gNB builds upon the 5G gNodeB architecture while revolutionizing the physical and MAC layers. It operates seamlessly across Sub-6GHz, FR3 (7-24 GHz), and Sub-THz (90-300 GHz) spectrum. The 6G-gNB integrates dual-functional radar sensing directly into its OFDM/OTFS transmission frames, controls Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) dynamically, executes neural-network-driven channel estimation, and interfaces directly with LEO satellites and HAPS platforms for ubiquitous 3D coverage.
Key Functions
- Ultra-wideband transmission across multi-octave spectrum from 1 GHz up to 300 GHz
- Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) processing target echoes in real time
- Real-time control of external Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS)
- AI-powered neural network receiver replacing conventional channel estimators and decoders
- Coordinated multi-point cell-free transmission with adjacent distributed radio units
Specifications
3GPP Rel-19/20 TS 38.300 Evolution, ITU-R M.2160
Interfaces
6G-UuXn-6GF1-6GE1-6GRIS-CtrlJ-CAS
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