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Nokia Unveils ReefShark 5G Chipset, to Support Speeds up to 84Gbps

Nokia Unveils ReefShark 5G Chipset, to Support Speeds up to 84Gbps Image Credit: Nokia

Nokia has unveiled its new ReefShark chipsets that can support speeds up to 84Gbps and can be delivered as plug-in units into its existing AirScale family of 4G and 5G-ready radio network.

Nokia claims that it is working with 30 operators using ReefShark and will ramp up field deployments during the third quarter of 2018. 

According to Nokia, ReefShark chipsets for radio frequency (RF) units such as the radio used in antennas significantly improve their performance. This results in halving the size of massive MIMO antennas. Nokia claims that ReefShark chipsets also reduce power consumption in baseband units by 64%, compared to such units in use today. 

Additionally, AirScale baseband module chaining supports base station throughputs of up to 6 terabits per second, which will allow operators to meet the huge growing densification demands and support the massive enhanced mobile broadband needs of people and devices in megacities.

Neil McRae, BT Chief Architect
By incorporating ReefShark into our network we will leverage the huge network performance improvements that will allow us to unleash the full potential of 5G.

Henri Tervonen, CTO of Nokia Mobile Netwoorks and Head of R&D Foundation 
With ReefShark, Nokia has created a clear competitive advantage. Its combination of power, intelligence and efficiency make it ideally suited to be at the heart of fast arriving 5G networks.

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