Massive MIMO in Practice

Massive MIMO in Practice: From 5G/5G-Advanced to 6G (2nd edition of the previously titled Advanced Antenna Systems for 5G Network Deployments: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice) provides a theoretical introduction to Massive MIMO as well as presenting how it can meet network performance requirements for commercial deployment.Features include:A thorough understanding of: Array antennas and how they can be used for beamforming, null-forming and support for MIMO featuresMassive MIMO features and how they work, with a particular focus on mobile networks and the specifics relevant for mobile network operation, e.g. characteristics of the radio channel in different environment and how Massive MIMO solutions adapt to theseA detailed walk-through of the 3GPP physical layer support for Massive MIMO solutions, the background for this support and how it can be used in mobile networksExplanations of what performance can be achieved in commercially deployed mobile networks for: different antenna configurations; different Massive MIMO features; different network deployment environmentsAn introduction to millimeter Wave solutions with a focus on the specifics of wave propagation and the corresponding technology solutionsRegulatory aspects which are new and specific to Massive MIMO operationProduct architecture and implementation aspects that provide cost efficient and flexible operation New to this edition:More detail on the practical use of Massive MIMO in commercial mobile networks, specifically how to choose solutions, including antenna configuration and suitable Massive MIMO features, for cost efficient operation depending on traffic and environmental conditions A new chapter on how to put the complete Massive MIMO solution together: hardware solutions, features and use of spectrumOutlines promising Massive MIMO solutions to be deployed in the futureInclusion of 3GPP’s Rel. 17 and Rel. 18 updatesRecent regulatory issues of high general interestPractical aspects of network planning, deployment and operationExamples of other applications of Massive MIMO: satellites, drones and WiFiOutlines the path Massive MIMO can play to achieving 6G