Powering the future: A survey of ambient RF‐based communication systems for next‐gen wireless networks

Abstract Emerging wireless communication networks, exemplified by the evolution from 5G to subsequent technologies, necessitate extensive connectivity among myriad devices to fuel the ongoing technological progress. However, the magnitude of this network demands an extensive power source, requiring...

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Main Authors: Shweta Singh, Manish Kumar, Rahul Kumar
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-12-01
Series:IET Wireless Sensor Systems
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1049/wss2.12094
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description Abstract Emerging wireless communication networks, exemplified by the evolution from 5G to subsequent technologies, necessitate extensive connectivity among myriad devices to fuel the ongoing technological progress. However, the magnitude of this network demands an extensive power source, requiring an advanced and sustainable system to be practically deployable. This study introduces a cutting‐edge system utilising ambient RF signals for both wireless information transfer (WIT) and wireless power transfer. The proposed system addresses the energy deficiencies of billions of low‐powered wireless devices within the network. Wireless‐powered communication networks (WPCN) and simultaneous wireless energy and power transfer (SWIPT) technologies, operating on ambient RF signals, provide a solution for the energy requirements of these devices. Harvesting energy from ambient RF signals is pivotal for the signal transmissions of WPCN and SWIPT systems. The research focuses on enhancing the efficiency and feasibility of such systems, emphasising aspects like maximising energy efficiency (EE) and improving outage performance (OP). The paper underscores the ubiquitous connectivity resulting from node mobility and delves into the emerging models of WPCN and SWIPT, along with collaborative technologies integrated with these models. It explores resource allocation (RA), multiple‐input multiple‐output (MIMO) technology in the context of WPCN, and various aspects of relaying operations, including SWIPT‐MIMO and SWIPT receiver architecture. Conclusively, the comprehensive survey affirms that leveraging ambient RF signals for WIT and power transfer can significantly enhance EE, OP, RA, and overall network capabilities. This improvement positions the proposed system as a promising solution for meeting the connectivity demands of future wireless communication technologies.
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spelling doaj-art-01565ea301a24d3f831569c3b7d8b9f02025-08-20T02:40:00ZengWileyIET Wireless Sensor Systems2043-63862043-63942024-12-0114626529210.1049/wss2.12094Powering the future: A survey of ambient RF‐based communication systems for next‐gen wireless networksShweta Singh0Manish Kumar1Rahul Kumar2Department of ECE Manipal Institute of Technology Bengaluru Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering MNNIT Allahabad IndiaDepartment of ECE GLA University Mathura IndiaAbstract Emerging wireless communication networks, exemplified by the evolution from 5G to subsequent technologies, necessitate extensive connectivity among myriad devices to fuel the ongoing technological progress. However, the magnitude of this network demands an extensive power source, requiring an advanced and sustainable system to be practically deployable. This study introduces a cutting‐edge system utilising ambient RF signals for both wireless information transfer (WIT) and wireless power transfer. The proposed system addresses the energy deficiencies of billions of low‐powered wireless devices within the network. Wireless‐powered communication networks (WPCN) and simultaneous wireless energy and power transfer (SWIPT) technologies, operating on ambient RF signals, provide a solution for the energy requirements of these devices. Harvesting energy from ambient RF signals is pivotal for the signal transmissions of WPCN and SWIPT systems. The research focuses on enhancing the efficiency and feasibility of such systems, emphasising aspects like maximising energy efficiency (EE) and improving outage performance (OP). The paper underscores the ubiquitous connectivity resulting from node mobility and delves into the emerging models of WPCN and SWIPT, along with collaborative technologies integrated with these models. It explores resource allocation (RA), multiple‐input multiple‐output (MIMO) technology in the context of WPCN, and various aspects of relaying operations, including SWIPT‐MIMO and SWIPT receiver architecture. Conclusively, the comprehensive survey affirms that leveraging ambient RF signals for WIT and power transfer can significantly enhance EE, OP, RA, and overall network capabilities. This improvement positions the proposed system as a promising solution for meeting the connectivity demands of future wireless communication technologies.https://doi.org/10.1049/wss2.120945G mobile communicationenergy harvestingfading channelsInternet of Thingsmobile ad hoc networks
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Powering the future: A survey of ambient RF‐based communication systems for next‐gen wireless networks
IET Wireless Sensor Systems
5G mobile communication
energy harvesting
fading channels
Internet of Things
mobile ad hoc networks
title Powering the future: A survey of ambient RF‐based communication systems for next‐gen wireless networks
title_full Powering the future: A survey of ambient RF‐based communication systems for next‐gen wireless networks
title_fullStr Powering the future: A survey of ambient RF‐based communication systems for next‐gen wireless networks
title_full_unstemmed Powering the future: A survey of ambient RF‐based communication systems for next‐gen wireless networks
title_short Powering the future: A survey of ambient RF‐based communication systems for next‐gen wireless networks
title_sort powering the future a survey of ambient rf based communication systems for next gen wireless networks
topic 5G mobile communication
energy harvesting
fading channels
Internet of Things
mobile ad hoc networks
url https://doi.org/10.1049/wss2.12094
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