In recent years, discussions about 6G have been increasing day by day, and the arrival of this emerging technology seems to be only a matter of time. However, as we look to the future, 5G remains at the core of current technology development.
As of the end of April this year, China had built 3.748 million 5G base stations, 5G mobile phone users reached 889 million, and the user penetration rate exceeded 60%, building the world's largest 5G network. In order to better understand the upcoming 6G era, let us start with 5G cellular network and explore its importance and applications in modern communications.
1. 5G Cellular Network
First, let’s review the basic concepts of 5G cellular networks. 5G, the fifth generation of mobile communication technology, is the latest development stage of mobile communication technology. It is designed to provide higher data transfer speeds, wider network coverage, and more stable connections. Compared with 4G, 5G not only has a significant improvement in speed, but also achieves breakthroughs in latency and connection density, allowing us to download large files, high-definition movies, and even perform complex remote operations in real time.
5G cellular networks represent a major leap forward in communications technology, with key features including:
- Ultra-high speed: The download speed of 5G network can reach 10Gbps, which means users can download high-definition movies or make high-quality video calls in seconds.
- Ultra-low latency: 5G network latency can be as low as 1 millisecond, which is critical for real-time applications such as autonomous driving and remote surgery.
- Massive connections: 5G can support the connection of more than 1 million devices per square kilometer, which provides the basis for the widespread application of Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
These characteristics make 5G network not only a faster Internet connection tool, but also the cornerstone of future smart cities, autonomous driving, telemedicine and other emerging technologies.
2. History and Development of Cellular Networks
The development of cellular networks can be traced back to the 1980s. Cellular networks and technology have evolved considerably since they first appeared in the late 1970s.
Cellular Network Evolution Timeline
- 1G: The first generation of mobile communication technology, mainly used for analog voice communication. The representative technology is AMPS (Advanced Mobile Phone System).
- 2G: The second generation of mobile communication technology, which introduces digital signal processing and supports short message service (SMS). Representative technologies include GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) and CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access).
- 3G: The third generation of mobile communication technology supports mobile Internet access. Representative technologies include WCDMA (Wideband CDMA) and CDMA2000.
- 4G: The fourth generation of mobile communication technology, its introduction truly ushered in the era of smartphones and handheld mobile devices. The emergence of 4G has significantly improved the data transmission rate, supporting high-definition video streaming and high-speed Internet access. The representative technology is LTE (Long Term Evolution).
In response to the fact that 4G/LTE networks will eventually reach capacity ceilings, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) defined the requirements for 5G in 2015.
- 5G: The fifth generation of mobile communications technology.
The 5G specifications including the ITU are proposed in ITU-R IMT-2020 (5G) (Figure 3). This ambitious specification represents an evolution in 4G performance and is designed to meet the requirements of emerging applications. Throughput up to 10Gbps (100 times faster than 4G networks) is designed to meet growing bandwidth needs; 1ms latency (4G Latency of 30-50ms) will achieve near real-time response speed; the connection density of 1 million devices per square kilometer (100 times more than 4G) supports more and more IoT devices and sensors. 5G further improves the network speed and number of connections, reduces latency, and opens a new era of interconnection of everything.
Figure 3: Selected 5G key performance indicators according to ITU-R
3. Congping uses 5G low latency to help mines realize cutting-edge applications
In modern mining application scenarios, problems such as high equipment control delay, low subsystem collaboration efficiency, insufficient types of intelligent terminals, and unclear data types are often encountered. Especially when data interaction and sharing are carried out between mining intelligent terminals and management and control platforms, due to the different implementation methods of various manufacturers and complicated transmission protocols, it is difficult for equipment and platforms from different manufacturers to interoperate, which places very high demands on mining intelligent terminals. high.
The SPRING 10 PRO/PLUS second generation, APOLLO 7/12 second generation and APOLLO 12 PRO/PLUS independently developed and produced by Congping Technology perfectly meet these challenges. They perform excellently in mining environments through 5G cellular networks, providing ultra-low latency data transmission, making the execution of instructions on command vehicles, excavators, mining trucks and other equipment more rapid and accurate.
System principle
In addition, Congping's vehicle-mounted smart tablets have a high degree of system collaboration capabilities and compatibility, and can adapt to a variety of application scenarios, greatly improving the efficiency and safety of mine operations.
Our vehicle-mounted smart tablets perform well in data interaction inside and outside the mine. Most of the mining customers we cooperate with will choose our 5G smart terminal equipment to optimize their vehicle dispatching system while ensuring that each device can Efficient operation enables smarter and more efficient mine management.
CP vehicle tablet is compatible with management and control platforms of different customers
In short, 5G cellular networks are reshaping various industries with their powerful capabilities, and the mining industry is just one example of successful applications. With the gradual arrival of the 6G era, we can expect that future communication technology will bring more exciting innovations and developments. In this process, 5G will continue to serve as an important technical support and provide impetus for the development of all walks of life.
About Congping
Congping Technology was officially established on January 29, 2018, with the development direction of intelligent transformation of agriculture, engineering and logistics machinery. Congping Technology provides professional software and hardware solutions for mechanical intelligence by serving thousands of industry customers, and strives to realize the comprehensive intelligent evolution of machines.
