Abstract
The evolution to ultra-dense next generation networks requires a massive increase in throughput and deployment flexibility. Therefore, novel wireless backhaul solutions that can support these demands are needed. In this work we present an approach for a millimeter wave line-of-sight MIMO backhaul design, targeting transmission rates in the order of 100 Gbit/s. We provide theoretical foundations for the concept showcasing its potential, which are confirmed through channel measurements. Furthermore, we provide insights into the system design with respect to antenna array setup, baseband processing, synchronization, and channel equalization. Implementation in a 60 GHz demonstrator setup proves the feasibility of the system concept for high throughput backhauling in next generation networks.
Acknowledgements:
This work was supported in part by the German Research Foundation (DFG) in the framework of priority program SPP 1655 “Wireless Ultra High Data Rate Communication for Mobile Internet Access”. The authors contributed equally to this work. We would also like to thank Lukas Landau, Christoph Jans, and the IHP system design department for their valuable contribution to this work.
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Articles in the same Issue
- Frontmatter
- Introduction
- Challenges and Ideas to Achieve Wireless 100 Gb/s Transmission: An Overview of Challenges and Solutions within the German Research Foundation (DFG) Special Priority Program SPP1655
- Special Issue articles
- Optimization of Wireless Transceivers under Processing Energy Constraints
- High Throughput Line-of-Sight MIMO Systems for Next Generation Backhaul Applications
- 100 Gbps Wireless System and Circuit Design Using Parallel Spread-Spectrum Sequencing
- Real100G.RF: A Fully Packaged 240 GHz Transmitter with In-Antenna Power Combining in 0.13 μm SiGe Technology
- Protocol Processing for 100 Gbit/s and Beyond – A Soft Real-Time Approach in Hardware and Software
- Ultra-Wideband Massive MIMO Communications Using Multi-mode Antennas
- Efficient Ultra-High Speed Communication with Simultaneous Phase and Amplitude Regenerative Sampling (SPARS)
- Dual-Polarized Antenna Arrays with CMOS Power Amplifiers for SiP Integration at W-Band
- On-Chip Integrated Distributed Amplifier and Antenna Systems in SiGe BiCMOS for Transceivers with Ultra-Large Bandwidth
- Photonic-Assisted mm-Wave and THz Wireless Transmission towards 100 Gbit/s Data Rate
Articles in the same Issue
- Frontmatter
- Introduction
- Challenges and Ideas to Achieve Wireless 100 Gb/s Transmission: An Overview of Challenges and Solutions within the German Research Foundation (DFG) Special Priority Program SPP1655
- Special Issue articles
- Optimization of Wireless Transceivers under Processing Energy Constraints
- High Throughput Line-of-Sight MIMO Systems for Next Generation Backhaul Applications
- 100 Gbps Wireless System and Circuit Design Using Parallel Spread-Spectrum Sequencing
- Real100G.RF: A Fully Packaged 240 GHz Transmitter with In-Antenna Power Combining in 0.13 μm SiGe Technology
- Protocol Processing for 100 Gbit/s and Beyond – A Soft Real-Time Approach in Hardware and Software
- Ultra-Wideband Massive MIMO Communications Using Multi-mode Antennas
- Efficient Ultra-High Speed Communication with Simultaneous Phase and Amplitude Regenerative Sampling (SPARS)
- Dual-Polarized Antenna Arrays with CMOS Power Amplifiers for SiP Integration at W-Band
- On-Chip Integrated Distributed Amplifier and Antenna Systems in SiGe BiCMOS for Transceivers with Ultra-Large Bandwidth
- Photonic-Assisted mm-Wave and THz Wireless Transmission towards 100 Gbit/s Data Rate