Impact of Hardware Impairments and Channel Aging Millimeter-Wave Heterogeneous Networks

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Abstract

Given that fifth generation (5G) networks suggest heterogeneous networks (HetNets) design and millimeter-wave (mmWave) transmission as promising technologies to achieve its vision, we consider the downlink of a multi-user multiple-input multiple-output (MU-MIMO) HetNet operating at the region of mmWave frequencies. Actually, by focusing on a realistic assessment, the proposed framework includes the effects of channel aging, residual additive transceiver hardware impairments (RATHIs), and amplified thermal noise (ATN). After providing the definition of the coverage probability for this novel synergy between HetNets and mmWave transmission with its special characteristics under realistic conditions, we proceed with its derivation. Monte Carlo simulations verify the analytical results that allow to quantify the degradation obtained in this new paradigm, and provide interesting design insights. Hence, among others, we determine the degradation of the system due to channel aging, and we demonstrate that the RATHIs play a significant role in the high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) regime.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages1-7
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781538676462
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2019
Event2019 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC 2019 - Marrakesh, Morocco
Duration: 15 Apr 201919 Apr 2019

Publication series

NameIEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC
Volume2019-April
ISSN (Print)1525-3511

Conference

Conference2019 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC 2019
Country/TerritoryMorocco
CityMarrakesh
Period15/04/1919/04/19

Keywords

  • channel aging
  • coverage probability
  • hardware impairments
  • millimeter-wave transmission
  • Multi-antenna heterogeneous networks

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