Introduction to 5G: Vision, Scenarios, and Spectrum
The chapter provides an in-depth overview of 5G technology, highlighting its vision, applications, and the spectrum it utilizes. It emphasizes the significant enhancements from previous mobile communication generations, aimed at addressing the growing demands for data, connectivity, and critical services. The discussion includes transformative impacts across various sectors, including healthcare, transportation, and smart cities.
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What we have learnt
- 5G is designed to support massive device connectivity and high data rates.
- It encompasses critical applications requiring ultra-reliable communication and low latency.
- The technology utilizes a wide range of spectrum bands, including low-band, mid-band, and millimeter-wave frequencies.
Key Concepts
- -- IMT2020
- The framework set by ITU for the standardization of 5G technologies.
- -- UltraReliable LowLatency Communications (URLLC)
- 5G applications that require immediate and dependable communication, essential for critical services like remote surgery.
- -- Massive Machine Type Communications (mMTC)
- A scenario in 5G designed for connecting a vast number of low-power devices that send small amounts of data.
- -- Network Slicing
- A technique allowing multiple virtual networks to operate on the same physical infrastructure, each optimized for different use cases.
- -- Millimeter Wave (mmWave)
- High-frequency bands that provide large bandwidths for 5G but have limitations in range and obstacle penetration.
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