Technical Overview

RedCap is a core technology for mid-to-high-speed IoT applications. While still providing the inherent advantages of 5G, such as network slicing, low latency and precision timing, RedCap also reduces terminal cost, size, and power consumption by simplifying the number of antennas and reducing transceiver bandwidth. RedCap modules are primarily used in vertical industries, and can be found in industrial sensors, video surveillance, and wearable devices for use in intelligent power, intelligent factories, and intelligent ports. This technology addresses the current need for cost-effective, mid-to-high-speed 5G IoT solutions, offering vast market potential. UNISOC is deeply involved in finalizing the RedCap industry standards, taking the lead in interoperability tests with a number of major equipment manufacturers. These tests cover a variety of application scenarios and performance metrics. The company is also driving the evolution of enhanced RedCap (R18 eRedCap) technology. UNISOC's first generation 5G RedCap IoT chip platform, the V517, is already on the market, helping industries harness the power of 5G.

Technical Features
Cost-Effective

RedCap technology reduces complexity, cost, size, and power usage by optimizing antennas and bandwidth.It currently represents the perfect middle ground between 4G and high-end 5G devices, offering the best connectivity solutions while reducing the number of potentially unnecessary 5G features.

Retains key 5G NR Benefits

RedCap offers the same efficiency as 5G NR, and can be integrated with 5G slicing, LAN, precise timing, and URLLC to meet the needs of a wide variety of 5G applications for different industries.

Low Power Consumption

RedCap improves energy efficiency, thus prolonging battery life, making it ideal for devices and scenarios where frequent charging is not an option. For example, when using RedCap, industrial sensors can operate for years, while wearables can last up to two weeks for on a single charge.

Application Scenarios

Note: All data sourced from UNISOC Labs.