Setting 6G Architecture in Motion - the Hexa-X approach

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Contributors

  • Marten Ericson - , Ericsson AB (Author)
  • Stefan Wanstedt - , Ericsson AB (Author)
  • Merve Saimler - , Nokia Strategy & Technology (Author)
  • Hannu Flinck - , Ericsson AB (Author)
  • Gerald Kunzmann - , Nokia Strategy & Technology (Author)
  • Panagiotis Vlacheas - , Wings (Author)
  • Panagiotis Demestichas - , Wings (Author)
  • Damiano Rapone - , TIM (Author)
  • Antonio De La Oliva - , Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Author)
  • Carlos J. Bernardos - , Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Author)
  • Riccardo Bassoli - , Deutsche Telekom Chair of Communication Networks (Author)
  • Frank H.P. Fitzek - , Deutsche Telekom Chair of Communication Networks, Clusters of Excellence CeTI: Centre for Tactile Internet (Author)
  • Giovanni Nardini - , University of Pisa (Author)
  • Miltiadis Filippou - , Intel Next Generation & Standards (Author)
  • Markus Mueck - , Intel Next Generation & Standards (Author)

Abstract

The most recent cellular generation, 5G, is being deployed on a large scale globally. The capabilities of 5G surpass all previous generations of cellular networks and support many new services compared to 4G. Despite this, at the same time, preparations for 6G have begun since user demands and technical development continuously push the boundaries of what is possible. Demands come not only from users. Also, society sets requirements, e.g., sustainability, coverage, and privacy. To support the necessary features in the network needed to meet the requirements, a new generation of the architecture is needed; one based on the most forward-looking design principles together with trends in networks, use cases, and whatnot. To show that the proposed new features will allow the future network to meet the set requirements, key performance indicators (KPIs) have to be defined. In this paper, we present six of the KPIs that the European 6G flagship project Hexa-X has identified as the fundamental ones to measure the most important aspects of a new 6G architecture.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 Joint European Conference on Networks and Communications and 6G Summit, EuCNC/6G Summit 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages451-456
Number of pages6
ISBN (electronic)978-1-6654-9871-5
ISBN (print)978-1-6654-9872-2
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Peer-reviewedYes

Conference

Title2022 Joint European Conference on Networks and Communications and 6G Summit, EuCNC/6G Summit 2022
Duration7 - 10 June 2022
CityGrenoble
CountryFrance