n5: Introducing 5G NR Frequency Band

n5 is a frequency band designated by the 5G NR standard. Note that in 5G, the NR bands are defined with prefix of “n”. When the NR band is overlapping with the 4G LTE band, they share the same band number.

5G Band Name

850

Duplex Mode

FDD

Uplink (MHz)

824 to 849 MHz

Downlink (MHz)

869 to 894 MHz

UL NR-ARFCN

164800 to 169800

DL NR-ARFCN

173800 to 178800

Duplex Spacing

45 MHz

Supported Channel Bandwidths

5 10 15 20 MHz

Summary:

In many countries, n5 (850MHz), or commonly referred to as the 850 MHz 5G band, is a commonly tested and deployed 5G frequency. The n5 band’s popularity is due to its relatively common availability, already widely in use by 3G and 4G networks. Operators may “re-farm” existing 3G networks on these frequencies to re-purpose for 5G networks.

Key performance objectives of the 5G NR standard require large blocks of contiguous spectrum to operate large channel widths and hence offer users high capacity throughput. With spectrum a valuable resource, operators have to implement 5G NR on higher cellular bands.

n5 Coverage

n5 coverage is excellent in range and building penetration due to the propagation characteristics of these frequencies used, and improved by advanced processing techniques.

5G gNodeB Base Station Products supporting n5

CableFree Emerald 5G NR gNodeB (gNB) Base Stations are available in versions supporting n5. These base stations are available in various versions:

• Macro Cell configuration with 3 or 6 sectors per base site
• Small Cell configuration with 1 or 2 sectors per Small Cell unit
• Choice of 2×2 or 4×4 MIMO
• 5G-NSA with integrated 4G LTE eNodeB

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