The propagation of information by electromagnetic waves suffers different types of interference, according to the characteristics of the environment. The 5G system relies on adaptive modulation and coding techniques to better suit the channel and maximize effective data exchange between the user equipment and the network. Practical studies on the behaviour of the system under different environmental conditions, subject to attenuation processes such as fading, are important to understand and improve the 5G efficiency. This work has analysed the effect of the MCS (Modulation and Coding Scheme) variation on throughput for channel degraded by the multipath fading effect in a mobile communication. The analysis was carried out showing that the decision algorithms in terms of MCS switching to maintain adequate data rates according to the requirement (QoS) is an important factor. Considering both 64 QAM and 256 QAM, the throughput degradation effect was more evident in higher-order modulations due to the higher probability of bit error in the symbol constellation. This study can be a key for understanding and developing robust MCS switcher for 5G and beyond communications.
The 5G NR network with the Non-Standalone (NSA) architecture aims to advance with regard to throughput. When compared to fourth-generation mobile communication (4G LTE), the 5G has a higher data exchange capability through the gNB and the UE (User Equipment). For evaluation and optimization, it is necessary to carry out practical studies on the behaviour of the system in different environmental conditions, subject to attenuation processes, such as large-scale fading (Shading) and small-scale fading (Multipath propagation). This work has analysed the effect of the MCS (Modulation and Coding Scheme) variation on Throughput/BLER for, initially, a channel degraded by default AWGN, then the analysis extends to the multipath fading effect, which emulates more realistically a mobile communication network. The analysis confirmed the need for robust decision process algorithms in terms of MCS switching to maintain adequate data rates according to the requirement of each scenario with specific QoS (Quality of service), considering both 64 QAM and 256 QAM. The throughput degradation effect was more evident in higher-order modulations due to the higher probability of error inherent in the symbol arrangement. This study can be a key for understanding and developing huge modulation and coding schemes for fifth generation communications.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.