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Simulation Based Energy Efficiency Analysis and Evaluation of DUDe 5G Networks

Authors:
Chrysostomos-Athanasios Katsigiannis
Apostolos Gkamas
Konstantinos Tsachrelias
Christos Bouras
Vasileios Kokkinos
Philippos Pouyioutas

Keywords: Downlink and uplink decoupling; Downlink and uplink coupling; Energy efficiency; Heterogeneous networks; Resource allocation evaluation

Abstract:
Meeting the escalating demands for data traffic in fifth-generation networks and beyond requires efficient solutions like Heterogeneous Networks, which enhance spectral and energy efficiency by deploying small cells close to users. Traditional Downlink and Uplink Coupling often limits uplink efficiency due to power imbalances across base stations. Downlink and Uplink Decoupling addresses this by allowing separate access points for uplink and downlink, optimizing user association and energy use. This research expands upon previous conference work by introducing a new scenario that evaluates Downlink and Uplink Decoupling’s performance at a 25 decibel milliwatts user equipment power setting, along with an additional experiment for 1500 user devices in the 20 and 30 decibel milliwatts scenarios. The extended analysis offers deeper insights into the energy efficiency and resource allocation of Downlink and Uplink Decoupling under various network conditions, confirming its suitability for scalable, efficient fifth-generation networks.

Pages: 40 to 50

Copyright: Copyright (c) to authors, 2024. Used with permission.

Publication date: December 30, 2024

Published in: journal

ISSN: 1942-2644