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What is the speed of 5G RedCap?
Speeds, latency, and spectrum for 5G RedCap are comparable to current LTE capabilities. The LTE Cat-4 data rate is 50 Mbps in the uplink and up to 150 Mbps in the downstream. With speeds ranging from 10 to 100 Mbps, 5G RedCap is viewed as the 5G heir to LTE Cat-4.
What is the 5G RedCap market opportunity?
In the Global cellular IoT module Forecast of Counterpoint Research Report, 5G RedCap modules are forecasted to constitute 18% of the total IoT module shipments by 2030. Though 5G RedCap modules are available, their widespread commercial usage is forecasted to increase in 2024.
Comparison between LTE Cat1, LTE Cat 4, and 5G RedCap
| Specification | LTE Cat-1bis | LTE Cat-4 | 5G NR-Light (Rel-17) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz (sub-7 GHz) |
| DL/UL peak data rate | 10/5 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps or higher |
| Duplexing | FD-FDD, TDD | FD-FDD, TDD | HD-FDD, FD-FDD, TDD |
| Tx/Rx chain | 1 Tx, 1 Rx | 1 Tx, 2 Rx | 1 or 2 Tx, 1 or 2 Rx |
| DL/UL MIMO layer | 1/1 | 2/1 | 1 or 2/1 |
| Maximum coupling loss | 140 dB | 144 dB | 140 dB |
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Drishya Manohar
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