Enabling 5G and IoT Through Small Cell Networks
Keywords:
small-cells, 5G, IoTAbstract
Small cells are essential for advancing 5G and IoT networks by providing enhanced coverage, capacity, and energy efficiency in ultra-dense urban areas. This paper explores their role in integrating 5G technologies like massive MIMO, mmWave communication, and dynamic spectrum access. It focuses on interference mitigation, network densification, and optimizing wireless backhaul. Additionally, small cells support IoT deployments by integrating with low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), enabling scalable and energy-efficient connectivity for massive machine-type communications. The study includes a comparative analysis of propagation models and deployment scenarios in urban settings, validated by MATLAB simulations. Results demonstrate the effectiveness of small cells in improving spectral efficiency, reducing latency, and ensuring reliable communication, highlighting their crucial role in realizing the full potential of 5G and IoT networks
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