Telecom Base Stations System Solution Guide

Download the onsemi System Solution Guide to see how efficient, reliable power architectures can support your next 5G base station design.

Learn how 5G expansion, massive MIMO and rising data demand are changing power requirements for macro, small cell and indoor base stations

See how a base station power chain works, from AC-DC rectification and the -48 V bus to the BBU and RRU, and how wide bandgap SiC and GaN devices improve efficiency and power density

Find recommended onsemi products, development tools and evaluation boards to help you shorten design time and build more reliable telecom power systems

Guide Overview

Telecom base stations must deliver higher capacity and lower latency while providing always-on performance in demanding outdoor environments. This System Solution Guide gives engineers and system architects a practical look at the power architecture behind modern base stations. It covers the power supply, the baseband unit (BBU), the remote radio unit (RRU) and the -48 V DC distribution that ties them together.

The guide also covers market trends in 5G deployment and network densification, along with the design considerations behind efficiency, thermal management and long service life. It maps onsemi’s solutions to each stage of the power chain, with a block diagram and recommended products, so you can choose the right devices faster and move through design with confidence.