5G Technology for Wireless Communication

5G Overview and Requirements Evolution from 4G LTE to 5G, limitations of LTE-A, need for next-generation networks, vision and goals of 5G, performance targets (data rate, latency, reliability), 5G service categories (eMBB, URLLC, mMTC), traffic characteristics, spectrum requirements, sub-6 GHz and mmWave spectrum, spectrum sharing and refarming, regulatory challenges, standardization bodies (3GPP overview).

5G Network Architecture 5G Core (5GC) architecture, service-based architecture (SBA), network functions (AMF, SMF, UPF), control and user plane separation (CUPS), network slicing architecture, virtualization concepts, SDN and NFV frameworks, edge computing and MEC, deployment models (Standalone and Non-Standalone), interworking with LTE, security architecture in 5G.

5G Radio Access Network (RAN) 5G NR overview, gNB architecture, functional split (CU-DU), NR protocol stack (PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP, SDAP), NR numerology and scalable subcarrier spacing, frame structure and slot formats, TDD/FDD operation, resource blocks and scheduling, HARQ processes, reference signals, initial access and synchronization, mobility management in NR

Key Enabling Technologies Massive MIMO architecture, spatial multiplexing and diversity, beamforming (analog, digital, hybrid), beam management, small cells and ultra-dense networks, heterogeneous networks (HetNets), mmWave communication (propagation challenges, blockage), Device-to-Device (D2D) communication, relay-assisted communication, interference management techniques, energy-efficient communication.

5G Applications and Performance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): throughput, latency, reliability, spectral efficiency, QoS and QoE, IoT architectures in 5G, smart cities, smart healthcare, Industry 4.0, connected vehicles, AR/VR applications, network optimization challenges, deployment challenges, energy efficiency, security issues, introduction to beyond 5G and 6G concepts.