Factory automation is one of the challenging use cases that the fifth generation, 5G, networks are expected to support. It involves mission-critical machine-type communications, MTC, with requirements of extreme low-latency and ultra-reliable communication to enable real-time control of automation processes in manufacturing facilities. In this paper, we discuss the deployment strategies for the 5G mission-critical MTC solution designed to meet the needs of factory automation applications. The paper analyzes the coverage and capacity aspects based on a series of system-level evaluations considering both noise-limited and interference-limited operations. It further analyzes the related trade-offs to provide insights on the network deployment strategies for a realistic factory scenario.
Authors
Nadia Brahmi, Osman N. C. Yilmaz, Ke Wang Helmersson, Shehzad Ali Ashraf, Johan Torsner.
Presented at 2015-12-10 at International Workshop on Ultra-Low Latency and Ultra-High Reliability in Wireless Communications in co-location with IEEE Globecom.
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