Backhaul
The part of the network responsible for transporting communication data between the baseband unit (BBU) and the core network. Connects smaller outlying networks with the
Base station network emulator
A tool for simulating protocol and network traffic in a test environment. Works in concert with UE emulation and channel emulation to provide an end-to-end
BBU – Baseband unit
What is BBU? A BBU (Baseband Unit) is the main processing component of a base station responsible for handling all baseband signal processing functions including
Beam acquisition
What is Beam Acquisition? Beam acquisition is the process by which a 5G NR UE discovers available beams from a gNB and establishes a beam-based
Beam steering
What is Beam Steering ? Beam steering is the dynamic redirection of a focused radio beam to continuously track a moving user or adapt to
Beamforming
What is Beamforming ? Beamforming is a signal processing technique that uses multiple antenna elements to focus radio frequency energy in a specific direction toward
Binary Phase Shift Keying
Binary Phase-Shift Keying (BPSK) is a digital modulation technique that transmits data by modulating the phase of a carrier wave between two distinct phases. The
