Spectral efficiency improvements in HetNets by exploiting smart device-to-device communications

Hafiz A. Mustafa, Muhammad Z. Shakir, Yusuf A. Sambo, Khalid A. Qaraqe, Muhammad A. Imran, Erchin Serpedin

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Abstract

Next generation cellular networks require huge capacity, ubiquitous coverage and maximum energy efficiency. In order to meet these targets, Device-to-device (D2D) communication is being considered for future heterogeneous networks (HetNets). In this paper, we consider a three tier hierarchical HetNet by exploiting D2D communication in traditional HetNet. D2D communication is deployed within the HetNet where closely located mobile users are engaged in direct communication without routing the traffic through cellular access network. The proposed configuration mandates to reduce the interference offered by the resultant HetNet by reducing the transmitter-receiver distance and ensuring that the mobile users are transmitting with adaptive power subject to maintaining their desired link quality. In this context, we analyzed and compared the spectral efficiency improvements in hierarchical HetNet against traditional HetNet. Simulation results show that D2D communication offers much higher spectral efficiency as compared to traditional HetNet.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication204 IEEE Globecom Workshops
PublisherIEEE
Pages857-862
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479974702
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • power control
  • Hierarchical HetNet
  • D2D communication
  • small base stations
  • spectral efficiency

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