Challenges in 5G Networks and HetNets

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What is one of the advantages of Space Division Multiple Access (SDMA) mentioned in the text?

Requires dynamic control of power from user to Base Station

Increases latency in communication

Minimize the interference between users (correct)

Decreases base station capacity

What is a disadvantage of the Reverse Link in SDMA?

High latency

Difficulty from user to Base Station (correct)

Low data rates

Interference between users

What is the primary purpose of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) in future mobile technologies?

Enhancing signal coverage and strength in indoor environments (correct)

Increasing the data download speed for individual users

Reducing the number of connected devices in a single cell

Improving battery life of mobile devices

What aspect of 5G wireless communications is expected to significantly improve compared to current 4G LTE networks?

Quality of Service (QoS) Signup and view all the answers

How does Massive MIMO System contribute to future mobile technologies?

By reducing the need for base station density Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of Heterogeneous Networks in the context of mobile communication?

Seamless handover between different cell types Signup and view all the answers

In the context of future mobile technologies, what paradigm shift is mentioned with regard to cellular networks?

Shift towards device-centric network architecture Signup and view all the answers

How does the increasing smartphone usage impact the existing cellular networks according to the text?

It causes a significant load on existing cellular networks Signup and view all the answers

What role is the User expected to take on in future wireless networks based on the text?

Participating in storage, relaying, and computation within the network Signup and view all the answers

How are future networks expected to connect nodes according to the text?

By connecting diverse nodes in different proximity Signup and view all the answers

In what way does M2M and IoT pose a challenge to present 4G LTE cellular systems as mentioned in the text?

They demand support for tens of thousands of connected devices in a single cell Signup and view all the answers

What is one major challenge that dense 5G networks will face?

High co-channel interference Signup and view all the answers

In the context of 5G networks, what type of antennas are being increasingly used due to high interference?

Sectorized and directional antennas Signup and view all the answers

Which future communication concept is expected to allow devices in proximity to communicate directly without involving the cellular base station?

Device to Device (D2D) communications Signup and view all the answers

What does M2M communication in 5G involve?

Automated data generation and exchange between intelligent machines Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication connects a massive number of devices, such as smart metering and sensors, in wide coverage areas?

Machine to Machine (M2M) communications Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to refer to the deployment of small, micro, pico, and femto cells in HetNets for 5G networks?

Heterogeneous Networks (HetNets) Signup and view all the answers

Challenges in 5G Networks and HetNets

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