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Revolution or Evolution? Technical Requirements and Considerations towards 6G Mobile Communications
Saddam Alraih1, Ibraheem Shayea2, Mehran Behjati1
1Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 15, 2022
Summary
The upcoming sixth generation (6G) mobile technology promises revolutionary advancements over 5G, including terabit speeds and integrated artificial intelligence (AI). This review explores 6G
Area of Science:
- Mobile Communications
- Wireless Technology
- Future Networks
Background:
- The mobile telecommunications industry is transitioning from 5G to the research phase of 6G.
- 5G has been commercially available, shifting focus to the next generation of mobile communication systems.
- 6G is anticipated to offer significant evolutionary and potentially revolutionary improvements over legacy networks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the vision, requirements, enabling technologies, and challenges of 6G mobile technology.
- To present key communication technologies crucial for 6G realization.
- To compare 5G and 6G and discuss future development directions.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing research and industry trends in mobile communication.
- Identification and presentation of 11 key enabling technologies for 6G.
- Comparative analysis of 5G and 6G systems.
Main Results:
- 6G is envisioned to provide terabit data rates, integrated artificial intelligence (AI), ultra-low latency, and support for immense connected devices.
- Key enabling technologies include terahertz (THz) communication, visible light communication (VLC), advanced multiple access, coding, cell-free massive MIMO, intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRS), and AI/ML integration.
- 6G aims to enhance connectivity, sustainability, and trustworthiness, enabling new services like extended reality (XR) and mobile holograms.
Conclusions:
- 6G represents a significant leap beyond 5G, driven by the need for enhanced performance and new immersive services.
- The development of 6G is an ongoing research effort, with expected readiness around 2028.
- Further research and development in specific technologies are crucial for realizing the full potential of 6G.
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