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Seamless Connectivity
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What goes on behind the smartphone? Users rarely ask themselves how and where
the fast connection to the Internet is established. It is accepted as given. But in fact, huge
efforts are made behind the scenes to ensure seamless connectivity.
Consumers are increasingly using mobile data
transmission. This is not only made possible
by mobile communication antennas: There
are powerful fiber optic networks working in
the background. These connect the antenna
sites with each other and with data centers.
This enables fast, seamless communication.
The connection between antenna equipment
and fiber optic cabling must be exceptionally
stable. This is the only way to ensure fail-safe
mobile data traffic in the long term. Cabling
and connectors on the antennas have to
withstand UV radiation, temperature fluctuations,
storms, dust, ice and, on coasts, salt
water mist for decades.
High demands
The requirements of the mobile communications
industry go beyond that in order to be
able to efficiently implement investments in
network infrastructure. Some aspects:
– The industry wants to quickly bring new
services, such as 5G, to market everywhere.
Pre-terminated cable systems can speed up
roll-outs.
– In addition to separate antenna lines for
data and power, hybrid cabling solutions
are also required.
– The multiple use of the masts by various operators
and antenna systems leads to a lack
of space. Cabling with minimal dimensions
is required.
– Connectivity must be durable and application-neutral.
After migration to the next
generation of antennas (e.g. 6G), the optical
interface should still be usable.
– Non-specialists should also be able to install
fiber optic cabling. Specially trained staff are
often not on site.
To meet these requirements, R&M has
developed innovative outdoor fiber optic
connectors and a kit for antenna cabling.
Worldwide pre-termination is also offered.
Trend: Mobile communication
– Mobile communication is increasing
and with it the demand for bandwidth
that can only be met with more optical
fibers.
– Mobile infrastructure is becoming a
success factor for business, government,
and local authorities.
– Expansion is having an impact on
society. Cellular phone networks
provide access to education, information,
healthcare, banks and digitized
services.
This is how R&M is working on the vision
of seamless, global networking. This also
includes the connection of cellular phone
networks to fiber optic networks.
050.7428 030.8696
Andreas Rüsseler | CMO
andreas.ruesseler@rdm.com
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