How 5G Redcap change IoT World?

5G Redcap is a new popular word for IoT now. This article gives an overview of 5G RedCap, exploring its benefits, advantages, typical use cases, transition timeline and detailed products of M2M cellular routers.

1) What is 5G Redcap?

5G Redcap is short name of 5G Reduced Capability, also called 5G NR-Light. In simple words, it is a cutdown version 5G Technology which is a significant addition to the 5G family and fill the gap of eMMB/uRLLC/mMTC. 5G Redcap expands the 5G ecosystem for consumers and industries.

2)What advantages 5G RedCap owns?
5G Redcap owns the bellowing advantages:

Higher peak data rate: 5G RedCap can support peak data rates much higher than LTE Cat1.

Lower latency: 5G RedCap offers comparable latency to 4G LTE technologies.

Improved power consumption: 5G RedCap can help to improve the power efficiency of IoT devices, which can extend the battery life of these devices.

Lower Cost of UE: 5G Redcap will help reduce much cost than traditional devices’ cost. In the end, it will up to the price of current 4G Radio Module Chipset. Meanwhile it it will help save other accessories or related devices’ cost.

3)What is the speed of 5G Redcap?

4G IoT devices rely on LTE Cat-1 and LTE Cat-4 devices for wide-area wireless connectivity and mobility. 5G NR-Light can deliver higher throughput, lower latency, longer battery life, better network security, and an optimized cost structure for such applications. Here enclose a picture to show the speed of 5G Recap’s UL/DL.

4)What typical use cases 5G Redcap covers?

Wireless industrial sensors: 5G RedCap can be used to connect a network of wireless industrial sensors to monitor and control machinery and equipment.

Video surveillance: 5G NR-Light can be used to transmit video from security cameras in real-time. This can help to improve security and deter crime.

Smart grids: 5G RedCap can be used to monitor and control the power grid. This can help to improve the efficiency and reliability of the grid.

Smart wearables: 5G RedCap can be used to connect smart wearables, such as fitness trackers and smartwatches.

Traditional applications: It also can cover almost all traditional applications such as Power/Energy/Solar/CCTV/Smart Home/Weather Monitor/etc.

5) What is the timeline for 5G Redcap?
It depends on factors like application lifespan and deployment region. It is important to point out that RedCap is in its beginning, and it will take quite some time before it is available worldwide. Operators often begin with the non-standalone (NSA) version of 5G, anchored in 4G, before moving to the standalone (SA) version with full capabilities. After finish 5G Redcap’s network updates, then it will come to commercial use cases worldwide.

6) Is there M2M Cellular Routers support 5G Redcap?

E-Lins rapidly match the new technology and develop M2M router supported 5G Redcap; such as single SIM M2M router model H685f as well as dual sim M2M router model H900f. Both models equipped with Quectel 5G Redcap Radio Modules. Meanwhile E-Lins is keeping develop more excellent 5G Redcap products in the coming months.

Summary: As the 5G evolution continues, there will come a time in the future when communications service providers start to migrate away from 4G toward 5G. With this in mind, 5G NR-Light becomes the platform of choice for future-proofing new mid-tier IoT designs.

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