A Survey of the Challenges, Opportunities and Use of Multiple Antennas in Current and Future 5G Small Cell Base Stations
Small cell base stations (SBSs) and multiple antennas are seen as fundamental technologies in the emergence of the next generation [i.e., 5th generation (5G)] of cellular wireless technology. This paper provides a comprehensive survey of literature relating to the applications and challenges associa...
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| description | Small cell base stations (SBSs) and multiple antennas are seen as fundamental technologies in the emergence of the next generation [i.e., 5th generation (5G)] of cellular wireless technology. This paper provides a comprehensive survey of literature relating to the applications and challenges associated with using multiple antennas in SBSs. The use of multiple antenna techniques in conventional wireless base stations has undergone much study and is widespread. With heterogeneity in current networks and a furthering of this theme together with greater densification expected in 5G systems, their use in SBSs is at an evolutionary stage. In this paper, unique design challenges associated with size, cost, and performance in SBSs are presented. We present a clear understanding of this increasingly important research area, identifying a clear classification of use and design guidelines. We present a state-of-the-art review of the literature to show how researchers are using and considering the use of multiple antennas in small cells. Attention is given to current generation networks, and with SBSs being a dominant technology necessary for 5G, we also provide insights into the design challenges in such possible future networks. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4484f4dae35447408b3b01f0aa3486f72022-12-21T18:15:51ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362016-01-0142952296410.1109/ACCESS.2016.25694837470585A Survey of the Challenges, Opportunities and Use of Multiple Antennas in Current and Future 5G Small Cell Base StationsDavid Muirhead0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5520-6909Muhammad Ali Imran1Kamran Arshad2Institute for Communications Systems, University of Surrey, Guildford, U.K.Institute for Communications Systems, University of Surrey, Guildford, U.K.Electrical Engineering Department, Ajman University of Science and Technology, Ajman, United Arab EmiratesSmall cell base stations (SBSs) and multiple antennas are seen as fundamental technologies in the emergence of the next generation [i.e., 5th generation (5G)] of cellular wireless technology. This paper provides a comprehensive survey of literature relating to the applications and challenges associated with using multiple antennas in SBSs. The use of multiple antenna techniques in conventional wireless base stations has undergone much study and is widespread. With heterogeneity in current networks and a furthering of this theme together with greater densification expected in 5G systems, their use in SBSs is at an evolutionary stage. In this paper, unique design challenges associated with size, cost, and performance in SBSs are presented. We present a clear understanding of this increasingly important research area, identifying a clear classification of use and design guidelines. We present a state-of-the-art review of the literature to show how researchers are using and considering the use of multiple antennas in small cells. Attention is given to current generation networks, and with SBSs being a dominant technology necessary for 5G, we also provide insights into the design challenges in such possible future networks.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7470585/Multiple antennassmall cell base stations5G |
| spellingShingle | David Muirhead Muhammad Ali Imran Kamran Arshad A Survey of the Challenges, Opportunities and Use of Multiple Antennas in Current and Future 5G Small Cell Base Stations IEEE Access Multiple antennas small cell base stations 5G |
| title | A Survey of the Challenges, Opportunities and Use of Multiple Antennas in Current and Future 5G Small Cell Base Stations |
| title_full | A Survey of the Challenges, Opportunities and Use of Multiple Antennas in Current and Future 5G Small Cell Base Stations |
| title_fullStr | A Survey of the Challenges, Opportunities and Use of Multiple Antennas in Current and Future 5G Small Cell Base Stations |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Survey of the Challenges, Opportunities and Use of Multiple Antennas in Current and Future 5G Small Cell Base Stations |
| title_short | A Survey of the Challenges, Opportunities and Use of Multiple Antennas in Current and Future 5G Small Cell Base Stations |
| title_sort | survey of the challenges opportunities and use of multiple antennas in current and future 5g small cell base stations |
| topic | Multiple antennas small cell base stations 5G |
| url | https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7470585/ |
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