Massive MIMO in Practice

Massive MIMO in Practice: From 5G/5G-Advanced to 6G (2nd edition of the previously titled Advanced Antenna Systems for 5G Network Deployments: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice) provides a theoretical introduction to Massive MIMO as well as presenting how it can meet network performance requirements for commercial deployment. Features include:

• Array antennas and how they can be used for beamforming, null-forming and support for MIMO features
• Massive MIMO features and how they work, with a particular focus on mobile networks and the specifics relevant for mobile network operation, e.g. characteristics of the radio channel in different environment and how Massive MIMO solutions adapt to these
• A detailed walk-through of the 3GPP physical layer support for Massive MIMO solutions, the background for this support and how it can be used in mobile networks
• Explanations of what performance can be achieved in commercially deployed mobile networks for: different antenna configurations; different Massive MIMO features; different network deployment environments
• An introduction to millimeter Wave solutions with a focus on the specifics of wave propagation and the corresponding technology solutions
• Regulatory aspects which are new and specific to Massive MIMO operation
• Product architecture and implementation aspects that provide cost efficient and flexible operation

New to this edition:

• A new chapter on how to put the complete Massive MIMO solution together: hardware solutions, features and use of spectrum
• Outlines promising Massive MIMO solutions to be deployed in the future
• Inclusion of 3GPP’s Rel. 17 and Rel. 18 updates
• Recent regulatory issues of high general interest
• Practical aspects of network planning, deployment and operation
• Examples of other applications of Massive MIMO: satellites, drones and WiFi
• Outlines the path Massive MIMO can play to achieving 6G

• Combines an explanation of the theory with a presentation of the practical issues around deployment
• Includes details of 3GPP’s Releases 17 and 18
• Thorough update and restructuring with more of a practical focus
• Outlines the path Massive MIMO can play to achieving 6G