Recent Technologies in 5G

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What is the main role of Massive MIMO in wireless communication?

Increase in speed and quality of service (correct)

Low throughput and low reliable connectivity

Enhancing WIFI, 3G, and 4G technologies

Reducing the number of antenna arrays

What problem does Massive MIMO solve in wireless communication?

Decreased number of users

Inefficient use of spectrum

Low throughput and low reliable connectivity (correct)

High cost of implementation

What is the main advantage of using Massive MIMO?

Allowing multiple users to transmit and receive at the same time (correct)

Enhancing the efficiency of 3G technology

Reducing the interference between transmitted waves

Decreasing the number of antenna arrays

What is the purpose of beamforming in 5G technology?

To allow transmission of signals in a directional manner Signup and view all the answers

How does Massive MIMO differ from normal MIMO?

Consists of a huge number of antenna arrays with multiple antenna elements Signup and view all the answers

What problem does beamforming aim to solve in 5G technology?

Huge interference between transmitted waves Signup and view all the answers

What are the three categories of beamforming mentioned in the text?

Analog, digital, and hybrid Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency band used for millimeter wave technology?

30GHz to 300 GHz Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of millimeter wave signals?

Higher data rate than lower frequency waves Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Mobile Edge Computing (MEC)?

Bringing cloud resources near the end user Signup and view all the answers

What is a drawback of cloud computing mentioned in the text?

Latency due to distance from end users Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of wavelength for mmWave, as stated in the text?

1 to 10 mm Signup and view all the answers

What problem does small cell solve in relation to mmWave signals?

Absorption by buildings and objects Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of combining mmWave with Massive MIMO, as mentioned in the text?

Increased capacity Signup and view all the answers

What range of spectrum is considered underutilized for 5G, as per the text?

30 GHz to 300 GHz Signup and view all the answers

What is the main drawback of millimeter wave technology?

It cannot easily travel through buildings and is absorbed by nearly everything. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'G' in 5G stand for?

Generation Signup and view all the answers

What are the key pillars of 5G technology?

Enhanced mobile broadband, ultra-reliable low-latency communication, massive machine-type communication Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the defining features of 5G technology mentioned in the text?

Data rates expected to reach multiple gigabits per second Signup and view all the answers

What does Massive MIMO aim to solve in wireless communication?

Signal interference and reliability Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) as per the text?

To process data closer to the user Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential impact of 5G technology mentioned in the text?

Transformation of industries and daily lives Signup and view all the answers