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RADIO-NETWORK CONTROLLER [1 record]

Record 1 2005-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radio Transmission and Reception
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

Equipment that performs radio access and link maintenance functions.

OBS

The Radio Network Controller (RNC) is a key network element in emerging third-generation (3G) wireless networks. Today's RNCs are largely designed using vendor proprietary hardware and software. However, the growing momentum towards modular networks and systems is driving an industry transition to standards-based silicon and subsystem elements in RNC system design.

OBS

It interfaces with the core network and the control of radio transmitters/receivers.

Key term(s)
  • radio-network controller

French

Domaine(s)
  • Émission et réception radio
  • Internet et télématique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Radiotransmisión y radiorrecepción
  • Internet y telemática
CONT

El controlador de red de radio (RNC) alberga funciones para supervisar la red de radio -el nodo establece y desconecta conexiones, gestiona la transferencia intercelular (handover) y controla la potencia de transmisión-, y para gestionar los recursos de radio.

OBS

No se ha propuesto aún una sigla equivalente, por lo que generalmente se da el término en español manteniendo la sigla en inglés.

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