Review of Hybrid Beamforming Technology for Millimeter Wave Massive MIMO System

doi:10.13438/j.cnki.jdzk.2022.01.008

Abstract

Abstract: In view of hybrid beamforming techniques for mmWave communications,we first describe the transmission characteristics of the mmWave and its channel model,and outline the architecture of a massive mmWave MIMO hybrid beamforming system and its mathematical model.On that basis,we summarize the transmission scheme and introduce two feasible methods of mmWave beam alignment.Finally,the typical applications of mmWave communication integrated with other technologies and the future research hotspots are anticipated.

Key words: millimeter wave, massive multiple-input-output, beamforming, beam alignment, multi-technology integration

LIU Jian, QIAN Yingjing, ZHANG Renmin. Review of Hybrid Beamforming Technology for Millimeter Wave Massive MIMO System[J]. Journal of Jishou University(Natural Sciences Edition), 2022, 43(1): 43-52.

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