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ZTE Communications ›› 2011, Vol. 9 ›› Issue (1): 58-61.

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Green Base Station Solutions and Technology

Zhiping Chen and Licun Wang   

  1. ZTE Corporation
  • Online:2011-03-25 Published:2011-03-25
  • About author:Zhiping Chen (chen.zhiping@zte.com.cn) has a master’s degree from Huazhong University of Science and Technology. She is a solution director in the architecture department of Wireless Product Operation Division of ZTE Corporation. She is mainly responsible for technical support and developing integrated solutions for high-end wireless communications markets.

    Licun Wang (wang.licun@zte.com.cn) has a Ph.D. from the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. He is a solutions architect in the Architecture Department of Wireless Product Operation Division of ZTE Corporation. He is mainly responsible for demand analysis and integrated solution development for high-end wireless communications markets. He has published 30 papers.

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Abstract: Base station power consumption is the biggest power issue concerning wireless networks. Saving power in base stations is therefore the primary focus in green wireless network development. This paper discusses green base stations in terms of system architecture, base station form, power saving technologies, and green technology applications. It explores effective ways of reducing power consumption in base stations.

Key words: software defined radio, baseband unit, remote radio unit, high efficiency power amplifier, green power