Broadband indoor wireless communications in the (20-60)GHz band: Signal strength considerations

Future wireless communication systems designed for indoor environments are expected to handle integrated voice, data, and video services. The use of millimeter waves in the 20GHz to 60GHz band for future indoor wireless communications appears to be a favorable choice as it provides sufficient bandwidth to support broadband services, current sparse usage, small RF device dimensions and favorable regulatory environment. This work is aimed to provide insight into the capabilities and limitations of the (20-60)GHz band in supporting future indoor wireless communications requirements from a signal strength perspective. This study is based on the currently available information about the (20-60)GHz band, such as: the attenuation rate of different building materials, the distance attenuation factors, the ambient noise, and the power requirements. The results were obtained through the simulation of indoor environments with propagation parameters typical of the MM-wave propagation.