This course goes deeper into the realm of 5G technology, exploring its impressive capabilities and the forces driving its development. We’ll cover everything from the 5G rollout timeline and essential requirements, to the groundwork laid before 5G became a reality in the cellular infrastructure landscape. We’ll break down future roadmaps for key operators, guidelines on spectrum and regulatory initiatives, and academic research on millimeter waves, massive MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output), and IoT (Internet of Things). Additionally, we’ll examine how 5G New Radio (NR) interacts with other wireless systems, and take a closer look at three major 5G use cases: Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communications (URLLC), and Massive Machine-Type Communications (mMTC). We’ll also address the challenges associated with new frequency spectrums, wide bandwidths, MIMO technology, and beam steering.
Finally, we’ll review 5G NR's non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) modes to understand the evolving role of the 5G base station (gNB) in shaping the future of connectivity.
Intended Audiences
- All job types.
- Those interested in learning about the development of 5G standards, requirements, expected timelines, current cases, and field trials.