Throughput Loss Over Standalone 5G Networks

Abstract

This paper aims to assess the performance of Standalone 5G under scenarios of power (PW) restrictions. The presented analysis is performed experimentally through lab tests, in which different modulations and transmission schemes are exploited. The results of this study attested to the higher sensitivity of the higher-order modulations and also showed the impact of the transmission scheme, which may result in 100% of throughput (THP) loss. Then, it is demonstrated that technologies envisioned for 5G to achieve higher data rates may not be applied in all scenarios.