4.1 Access/Backhaul integration

Wireless technology is already frequently used as part of the backhaul solution. Such wireless-backhaul solutions typically operate under line-of-sight conditions using proprietary radio technology in higher frequency bands, including the millimeter wave (mmW) band.
In the future, the access (base-station-to-device) link will also extend to higher frequencies. Furthermore, to support dense low-power deployments, wireless backhaul will have to extend to cover non-line-of-sight conditions, similar to access links.
In the 5G era, the wireless-access link and wireless backhaul should not therefore be seen as two separate entities with separate technical solutions. Rather, backhaul and access should be seen as an integrated wireless-access solution able to use the same basic technology and operate using a common spectrum pool. This will lead to more efficient overall spectrum utilization as well as reduced operation and management effort.

5G_GaN2 will address exactly this point by covering Back hauling high frequencies (39 & 80 GHz) full integrated RF transceivers compatible of reduced footprint design Antenna.