"5G Mobile and Wireless Communications Technology" is an informative read for people who work in the wireless communications sector.
The book starts with an introduction to 5G, presenting its evolution from 4G and the key features of the fifth-generation technology used by cellular networks. Then, the authors discuss 5G network architecture, including radio access networks, core networks, and transport networks.
Physical layers, protocol stacks, authentication, authorization, encryption, OFDMA, SC-FDMA, and more, are discussed in great detail.
It’s a book that focuses on theory, but it also covers 5G applications such as enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC), massive machine-type communications (mMTC), etc.
Various deployment scenarios are also taken into consideration; the authors explain the use of small cells, macro cells, heterogeneous networks, and more.
"5G Mobile and Wireless Communications Technology" does a great job walking its readers through the exciting and at times challenging world of 5G communications. It’s got a good theoretical foundation, as well as several real-world examples and case studies. Definitely a good read for industry professionals.