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A Survey of 5G Network: Architecture and Emerging Technologies

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Gupta, A., Jha, R. K.·2015·IEEE Access

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In the near future, i.e., beyond 4G, some of the prime objectives or demands that need to be addressed are increased capacity, improved data rate, decreased latency, and better quality of service. To meet these demands, drastic improvements need to be made in cellular network architecture. This paper presents the results of a detailed survey on the fifth generation (5G) cellular network architecture and some of the key emerging technologies that are helpful in improving the architecture and meeting the demands of users. In this detailed survey, the prime focus is on the 5G cellular network architecture, massive multiple input multiple output technology, and device-to-device communication (D2D). Along with this, some of the emerging technologies that are addressed in this paper include interference management, spectrum sharing with cognitive radio, ultra-dense networks, multi-radio access technology association, full duplex radios, millimeter wave solutions for 5G cellular networks, and cloud technologies for 5G radio access networks and software defined networks. In this paper, a general probable 5G cellular network architecture is proposed, which shows that D2D, small cell access points, network cloud, and the Internet of Things can be a part of 5G cellular network architecture. A detailed survey is included regarding current research projects being conducted in different countries by research groups and institutions that are working on 5G technologies.

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Authors
Gupta, A., & Jha, R. K.
Affiliations
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (IN)
Venue
IEEE Access
Published
2015
Volume
3
Pages
1206-1232
ISSN
2169-3536 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2128145324
Cited by
2,420
References
108
Citations by year
2026: 62 · 2025: 142 · 2024: 191 · 2023: 219 · 2022: 263 · 2021: 314 · 2020: 302 · 2019: 330 · 2018: 276 · 2017: 217 · 2016: 98 · 2015: 5
FWCI
95.80
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • IEEE Access (publishedVersion, other-oa)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Electrical and Electronic Engineering › Advanced MIMO Systems Optimization
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Media Technology › Telecommunications and Broadcasting Technologies
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Networks and Communications › Software-Defined Networks and 5G
Keywords
massive MIMO, device-to-device communication, interference management, cognitive radio, spectrum sharing, ultra-dense networks, multi-RAT, full-duplex radios, millimeter wave, cloud radio access network, software-defined networking, Internet of Things, beyond 4G

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