Synchronization solutions in 5G transport network

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Accurate and reliable 5G transport network synchronization

Seamless synchronization operation is fundamental to unlock the full potential of 5G. To efficiently address RAN synchronization requirements, a good understanding of all the technology options for synchronization distribution in transport networks is essential.

Accurate and reliable synchronization has long been a fundamental prerequisite for the correct operation of telecommunications networks and it will be so in 5G. All synchronization requirements for 5G networks are driven from the New Radio (NR) interface synchronization requirements defined by 3GPP. These requirements are not more stringent, but are becoming more essential in 5G than in 4G, therefore seamless synchronization operation is fundamental to unlock the full potential of 5G. To efficiently address RAN synchronization requirements, a good understanding of all the technology options for synchronization distribution in transport networks is essential as the most suitable and cost-efficient sync solution may be different from case to case.

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To understand how Ericsson Transport products support synchronization solutions in various positions of the network, this paper gives a comprehensive picture of the 5G transport network synchronization landscape, including:

an overview of RAN drivers for synchronization,
the corresponding transport network synchronization requirements,
the transport technology toolbox for synchronization and
guidelines on how to find the right solution in various network deployments (both fronthaul and backhaul) using the Ericsson Transport portfolio to reach a reliable, cost efficient and easy-to-monitor synchronization network in transport.

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