Meeting 5G network requirements with Massive MIMO
David Astély, Peter von Butovitsch, Sebastian Faxér, Erik G. Larsson
Abstract
Massive MIMO (multiple-input, multiple-output) radios are the leading radio solution for new 5G deployments on mid-band TDD spectrum. The ability to use a larger number of radio chains - 16–64, for example, compared with the 2–8 typically used in conventional radio solutions - makes it possible for communication service providers (CSPs) to benefit significantly from multi-antenna techniques.
Topics & Concepts
MIMOComputer scienceComputer network3G MIMOAntenna (radio)TelecommunicationsRadio spectrumElectronic engineeringEngineeringChannel (broadcasting)Advanced MIMO Systems OptimizationAntenna Design and AnalysisCooperative Communication and Network Coding