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Applications of 5G Networks for Media Production and Delivery

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3G

3rd Generation Mobile Network - Mobile network technology offering moderate data rates and global connectivity, used before 4G.

3GPP

3rd Generation Partnership Project - International standards body that develops technical specifications for mobile technologies, including LTE, 5G NR, and beyond. 3GPP defines the standards used in 5G production networks.

4G LTE

4th Generation Long-Term Evolution - Mobile network technology offering high data rates and extensive coverage, used before 5G.

5G

5th Generation Mobile Network - 5G is the latest generation of mobile networks, designed to deliver ultra-high throughput (up to 20 Gbps), ultra-low latency (1 ms), and massive connectivity. It enables high-quality mobile media production even in congested environments.

5G NSA

5th Generation Non-Standalone - 5G architecture using the existing 4G core network, offering a quick transition to 5G.

5G SA

5th Generation Standalone - Full 5G architecture with its own core network, offering optimal performance.

CBRS

Citizens Broadband Radio Service - Broadband radio service for citizens, used for private and public networks.

eMBB

Enhanced Mobile Broadband - 5G use case focused on high data rates for 4K/8K video streaming, virtual reality, and immersive media applications. Critical for live video production.

HDMI

High-Definition Multimedia Interface - High-definition multimedia interface used for video and audio transmission.

IFB

Interruptible Foldback - Audio return system used for live coordination with on-air talent.

ISDE

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (in French: ISDE: Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada)

latence

In engineering, latency is a measure of the time delay experienced by a system. In networking, it is a measure of the time delay required for information to travel across a network. It measured either one-way (the time from the source to the destination), or round-trip delay time (the latency from source to destination and back to the source). In media system, latency refers to the processing time through a device or a link.

LEO

Low Earth Orbit - Low earth orbit used for communication satellites.

LiveU

LiveU - Live video transmission technology using cellular networks for broadcasting.

LNCL

Local Non-Competitive Licensing - Canadian licenses for private 5G spectrum use (n77, n257, n258). Allows producers to build their own network without relying on carriers.

MIMO

Multiple Input Multiple Output - Multi-antenna technology that increases 5G transmission capacity and reliability.

mMTC

Massive Machine-Type Communications - Supports thousands of connected sensors and devices per km². Less relevant for video, but useful for telemetry and sensors in production environments.

mmWave

Millimeter Wave - Millimeter waves used in 5G for very high data rates and low latency.

MODCOD

Modulation and Coding - Modulation and coding technique used to improve transmission efficiency.

MRSS

Multi-RAT Spectrum Sharing - Enables dynamic spectrum sharing between different technologies (5G, 6G). Key for the transition to 6G.

N40

N40 - Frequency band used in 5G networks for high-capacity transmissions.

Network slicing

Network Slicing - Technique allowing the division of a 5G network into virtual segments for specific applications.

NPN

Non-Public Network - Private 5G network, often temporary, used for specific events or productions. Offers full control over bandwidth and QoS.

NRK

NRK - Norwegian public broadcaster using advanced technologies for production and broadcasting.

NSA

Non-Standalone - 5G architecture relying on the existing 4G core. Offers lower performance in latency and slicing but is faster to deploy.

OFDMA

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access - Multiplexing technology used in 5G to improve spectral efficiency and manage multiple users.

P.A.R.

Puissance Apparente Rayonnée in French and Effective Radiated Power (ERP) in English. It is a measure of the total power radiated by a radio transmitter, taking into account the gain of the antenna relative to a dipole.

QoS

In networking, the Quality of Service refers to traffic prioritization and resource reservation control mechanisms. For instance, the IP header provides the DiffServ field to set queuing priority.

RA

Radio Access - Radio access in communication networks, essential for wireless connectivity.

RAI-CRITS

RAI-CRITS - Italian research center specializing in broadcasting and communication technologies.

RAT

Radio Access Technology - Generic term for radio access technologies (3G, 4G, 5G, etc.).

RV

Remote Video - Remote video technology used for live production and broadcasting.

SA

Standalone - Full 5G architecture with its own core network. Enables slicing, low latency, and better QoS. Recommended for private production networks.

SDR

Software Defined Radio - Software-configurable radio used in private 5G networks for greater flexibility and adaptability.

SNG

Satellite News Gathering - Use of satellites to transmit video content from the field.

sNPN

Standalone Non-Public Network - Standalone private 5G network offering optimal performance for specific applications.

Tx / Rx

Transmit / Receive - Transmission and reception of signals in communication systems.

UL / DL

Uplink / Downlink - Uplink and downlink in communication networks, crucial for data transmission.

URLLC

Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communications - Enables mission-critical communications with sub-1 ms latency and extreme reliability. Used for intercom, remote camera control, and return feeds in production.

VLAN

Virtual LAN is a mechanism that is used to partition and isolate group of devices in a computer network, as separate networks, at the data link layer. Ethernet frames carry VLAN ID (12 bits) for that purpose. IEEE 802.1Q

VOIP

Video over IP (in broadcast) use existing IT-centric standard and technologies to carry encapsulated content in stream of IP packets. Often confused with the use in telephony where VoIP stands for Voice over IP.

VSAT

Very Small Aperture Terminal - Compact satellite terminal used for IP communications in remote areas.

WAN

A Wide Area Network is understood as a computer network that extends over a large geographical distance (as in between sites of a corporation).

WBB LMP

Wideband Broadcast Low Power - Wideband broadcast low power technology used for video transmissions.

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