Energy Efficient Beamforming for 5G

Abstract

One of the most challenging aspects of implementing 5G communication technology is determining the best beamforming technique. In this paper, the performance of beamforming has been simulated for varying design parameters. 5th Generation (5G) data services will usher in the next generation of mobile networks. Speeds of more than 10 Gbps will be possible with the 5G system. In order to implement this super data rate, a few major problems must be solved. Beam forming is one of them, basically to direct the beam in a particular direction towards the intended user. This project involves designing an antenna array and testing it using a channel model to achieve beam formation. The main goal is to increase the obtained power by making the beam more energy efficient. The antenna is designed as a rectangular microstrip patch antenna array with unique design parameters to improve beam directivity, F/B ratio, received power, and its overall efficiency. This research shows that as the number of antenna elements increase and design parameters are optimized the directivity, F/B ratio, and received power improve.