Explore the foundations and applications of 5G technology
This comprehensive guide contains practical information from telecommunications experts working at the forefront of 5G innovation. The authors discuss the foundations of 5G technology―not just the new standards, but the reasons and stories behind them. Fundamentals of 5G Communications features coverage of all major vertical domains with a focus on practical, commercial applications. This book serves both as an essential reference for telecom professionals and as a textbook for students learning about 5G.
Coverage
5G versus 4 What’s new?Deployment scenarios and architecture optionsThe evolution of 5G architectureNumerology and slot structureInitial access and mobilityDownlink control and data operationUplink control and data operationCoexistence of 4G and 5G5G in unlicensed and shared spectraVertical URLLC, MTC, V2XVertical broadcast and multicastTypical 5G commercial deploymentsA look toward the future of 5G