Backhaul is the connection to the internet or the core.

The core is the hub where all

the mobile equipment lies.

Midhaul could be the link between the controller or the radio head that feeds the next
link.

Fronthaul is generally the link between the controller and the radio head or small cell.
It could be the link from the radio head to the UE device. Fronthaul should be the final
link, but not the last 200 meters.

CPRI APPROACH:
According to the CPRI standards, the base station consists of two parts: a
BaseBand Unit (BBU), or a Radio Equipment Control (REC) unit, and a Radio
Frequency Unit (RRU) or radio access equipment Equipment, RE). The main
distinguishing feature of CPRI interfaces is the separation between the base
frequency band and the radio frequency band. Small size, ease of installation
and a variety of functions with low power consumption allows you to use the BBU
on existing objects and support the extension in the cascade connection mode.
Due to its small size and weight, the RRU is easily mounted on a pole or wall
near the antenna, maximizing its radio coverage. CPRI standardizes interfaces
between the BBU and RRU, ensuring compatibility of equipment from different
manufacturers.

OBSAI APPROACH:
OBSAI divides the base stations into four main modules: a transmission,
processing, radio frequency and control module. The first provides external
standard network interfaces, including IP and ATM; in the second, base
frequency signals are processed; the third receives, transmits and amplifies RF
signals and converts them from digital to analog; the fourth provides system
synchronization, management and configuration of base station equipment,
monitors the operating status of other modules, and generates reports to the
network element management system.