articleIEEE AccessJan 1, 2020GOLD OA

A Comprehensive Survey on Millimeter Wave Communications for Fifth-Generation Wireless Networks: Feasibility and Challenges

ANAnthony Ngozichukwuka UwaechiaNMNor Muzlifah Mahyuddin

Universiti Sains Malaysia

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Abstract

Fifth-generation (5G) cellular networks will almost certainly operate in the high-bandwidth, underutilized millimeter-wave (mmWave) frequency spectrum, which offers the potentiality of high-capacity wireless transmission of multi-gigabit-per-second (Gbps) data rates. Despite the enormous available bandwidth potential, mmWave signal transmissions suffer from fundamental technical challenges like severe path loss, sensitivity to blockage, directivity, and narrow beamwidth, due to its short wavelengths. To effectively support system design and deployment, accurate channel modeling comprising several 5G technologies and scenarios is essential. This survey provides a comprehensive overview of several emerging…

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  • Computer science
  • MIMO
  • Precoding
  • Wireless
  • Electronic engineering
  • Bandwidth (computing)
  • Beamforming
  • Data transmission
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