SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article looking at the rise of 5G reduced capacity (RedCap) technology and its implications for product compliance.
The arrival of 5G, operating on reduced band frequencies, has opened up the possibilities of faster connectivity at a more affordable price, reflected in the cost of devices and the increased battery drain. Everyday devices such as fitness trackers, smartwatches, health monitors and traffic sensors can benefit from the faster speeds of 5G by utilizing RedCap – which operates in a narrower bandwidth, consuming less power.
This article takes a look at the issues involved in the development of RedCap and the practical solutions it offers; detailing the kind of devices it can optimize and the frequency ranges it operates across.
In addition, the regulatory landscape of RedCap is explored, with the Global Certification Forum and PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB) both adding support for 5 RedCap to their certification programs, to ensure performance and interoperability.
Read the original Consumer Compact article, ‘RedCap: Bridging the Gap Between Performance and Efficiency in 5G’
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Ben Kuo
Global Mobile Communication Head
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