Hey there guys, today we are going to learn about another service being provided by the new 5G Internet Technology. Before proceeding further, it is advisable that the readers go through my previous blog here.
What is URLLC?
URLLC (ultra-reliable low-latency communication) is one of several types of use cases enabled by the 5G New Radio (NR) standard, as defined by 3GPP Release 15 (3rd Generation Partnership Project). URLLC will support a variety of sophisticated services for latency-sensitive linked devices, including factory automation, self-driving cars, the industrial internet, smart grids, and robotic surgery.
The LL, or low latency, is one of URLLC’s most important characteristics. Low latency is critical for devices that drive themselves or perform prostate operations, for example. A low latency network allows the processing of massive volumes of data with the least amount of delay (or, latency). In real-time, the networks must react to a large volume of changing data. This service will be able to run on 5G. URLLC is perhaps the most promising component of impending 5G capabilities, but it will also be the most difficult to secure; URLLC requires a different quality of service (QoS) than mobile broadband services. It will supply networks with real-time and intelligent systems, but it will need a move away from the core network.
This new URLLC wireless link will provide a 1ms or less latency. All devices must synchronize to the same time-base in order for this interface to achieve minimal latency. Another feature of the 5G URLLC capabilities is time-sensitive networking. The shapers used to manage traffic will be able to be time-aware as a result of this.
How does URLLC work?
Each of the three 5G sectors may function independently inside the 5G ecosystem thanks to network slicing. Each slice functions as its own network, with its own provisioning, security, and service quality needs. Unlike mMTC which is basically used for a massive network of IoT devices, it is used in applications such as streaming which usually requires very minimal latency and high reliability.
High dependability and low latency is the key feature of URLLC. This is defined as having no more than 0.001% of 20-byte packets fail to arrive within 1 millisecond. The 5G network design intends to remove these delivery problems and faults using beamforming, network slicing, and packet retransmission protocols.
URLLC 5G Systems uses grant-free uplink access. It allows the base stations to reserve capacity for uplink broadcasts. The user device does not have to wait for scheduling requests or access permissions, resulting in a significant reduction in end-to-end latency. Other network slices prove resources for downlinking.
Are devices compatible with URLLC?
URLLC makes a compelling case for the Internet of Things (IoT). It brings us new possibilities for developing gadgets in situations when hyper-reliability is required. Antenova is assisting the industry in innovation by developing tiny, high-performance antennas that are simple to integrate. If the readers are wanting to know more about the use cases of URLLC, click here.
