Millimeter Wave Communications for 5G Networks

Abstract

Wireless broadband systems, such as cellular and Wi-Fi systems, are now a ubiquitous presence in our lives around the world. Today, these systems operate using carrier frequencies below 6 GHz. The fifth generation (5G) systems must be designed to meet future demands for wireless data, which are projected to continue growing exponentially with time. This has motivated researchers to look at the underutilized bands available at higher frequencies [1–5]. Current research has shown that millimeter wave systems could provide the capacity enhancements needed for serving future wireless data [6–11].