User Fairness Non-orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) in Millimeter-Wave Communications

Lipeng Zhu, Jun Zhang, Zhenyu Xiao, Xianbin Cao

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Abstract

In this paper, we explore non-orthogonal multiple access in millimeter-Wave communications (mmWave-NOMA). A downlink cellular is considered, where a base station (BS) equipped with a single radio frequency (RF) chain and large antenna arrays serves multiple users with a single antenna. Analog beamforming is utilized to reduce the hardware cost and power consumption. Particularly, we consider the user fairness and formulate a joint beamforming and power allocation problem, which is non-convex. In the propose sub-optimal solution, the closed-form optimal power allocation is first obtained under any fixed beam pattern. Then an approximatively optimal beamforming vector is designed according to the sparsity in the angle domain of the mmWave channel. The achievable rate performance of mmWave-NOMA system is shown to be significantly improved by the proposed approach, compared with the conventional mmWave orthogonal multiple access (mmWave-OMA) system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE/CIC International Conference on Communications in China, ICCC Workshops 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages80-84
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781538670118
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jul 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event2018 IEEE/CIC International Conference on Communications in China, ICCC Workshops 2018 - Beijing, China
Duration: 16 Aug 201818 Aug 2018

Publication series

Name2018 IEEE/CIC International Conference on Communications in China, ICCC Workshops 2018

Conference

Conference2018 IEEE/CIC International Conference on Communications in China, ICCC Workshops 2018
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period16/08/1818/08/18

Keywords

  • Non-orthogonal multiple access
  • analog beamforming
  • millimeter-wave communications
  • mmWave-NOMA
  • power allocation
  • user fairness

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