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Mobile phone supports only 4G, will it support 5G NR?

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  Mobile phone supports only 4G, will it support 5G NR?   Q:-If my phone supports a frequency band that is common to both LTE and 5G NR, but the phone is designed for LTE only, will it also support 5G? A:-No, Even if an LTE-only phone supports a frequency band that is common with 5G NR, it lacks the necessary 5G modem, firmware, and hardware enhancements required to support 5G NR technology. Therefore, it cannot operate on 5G networks. Q: What security features are unique to 5G networks compared to LTE networks, and how do they affect smartphone design? A:-Security features in 5G networks include enhanced encryption algorithms like AES-256, stronger mutual authentication protocols, and improved network slicing capabilities that isolate and protect user data more effectively than LTE. These advancements necessitate smartphones with more powerful processors and secure hardware modules to handle encryption and authentication processes efficiently while ensuring data integrity and privacy

Microwave Link Budgeting

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 Microwave Link Budgeting 1. System Requirements: Data Rate and Modulation: Clearly define the required data rate and modulation scheme (256QAM/2048QAM) to accurately calculate signal power and receiver sensitivity Distance and Frequency: Specify the transmission distance and operating frequency, which impact path loss and antenna gain calculations. Availability: Determine the desired link availability (percentage of time the system must be operational) to guide decisions on fade margin and redundancy measures Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory requirements for frequency usage, emission power levels, and interference mitigation. 2. Link Budget Components: Transmitter Power: Select a transmitter with sufficient power output to overcome path loss, accounting for antenna gain, feeder loss, and atmospheric attenuation. Antenna Gain: Choose antennas with suitable gain characteristics for the required transmission and reception directions, taking into account ant