Paper Info
Title
A Survey of the Challenges, Opportunities and Use of Multiple Antennas in Current and Future 5G Small Cell Base Stations.
Abstract
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.
Year
DOI
Venue
2016
10.1109/ACCESS.2016.2569483
IEEE ACCESS
Keywords
Field
DocType
Multiple antennas,small cell base stations,5G
Base station,Next-generation network,Wireless,Telecommunications,Computer science,Computer network,Design methods,Cellular network,Multiple antenna
Journal
Volume
ISSN
Citations 
4
2169-3536
15
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.66
34
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
David Stuart Muirhead1231.57
Muhammad Ali Imran22920278.27
Kamran Arshad332826.17