Abstract
With vast spectrum availability, millimeter-wave (mm-wave) communications have been recognized as a promising technology for the next generation 5G mobile broadband and have attracted considerable interest from academia, industry, and standards bodies. In this chapter, we examine the mm-wave spectra frontier, in particular, the 60-GHz band, for multigigabit-rate wireless networks from a medium access control (MAC) perspective. We discuss the technical challenges and the state-of-the-art in 60-GHz MAC protocols. We then present three case studies of 60-GHz MAC protocol design to illustrate the importance of leveraging spatial reuse while reducing MAC control overhead. This chapter concludes with a discussion of open problems.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Wireless Network Performance Enhancement Via Directional Antennas |
Subtitle of host publication | Models, Protocols, and Systems |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 155-168 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781498707541 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781498707534 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2015 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering
- General Physics and Astronomy
- General Computer Science