Ambient Backscatter Communications for Future Ultra-Low-Power Machine Type Communications: Challenges, Solutions, Opportunities, and Future Research Trends

Ruifeng Duan, Xiyu Wang, Huseyin Yigitler, Muhammad Sheikh, Riku Jäntti, Zhu Han

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    Abstract

    The widespread applications of massive MTC are limited by energy availability, spectrum congestion, and device costs. The emerging AmBC not only addresses these bottlenecks but also opens opportunities for new applications. This article aims to explore AmBC-enhanced future ultra-low-power MTC. In this context, we present the development trends in AmBC prototype designs and discuss potential applications, highlight the specific features of the AmBC technology, and review AmBC receiver designs. Finally, we investigate and outline the future research challenges and trends from the practical aspects of AmBC systems.
    Original languageEnglish
    Article number8999426
    Pages (from-to)42-47
    Number of pages6
    JournalIEEE Communications Magazine
    Volume58
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 14 Feb 2020
    MoE publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

    Keywords

    • Internet of Things
    • Wireless sensor networks
    • Low power electronics
    • Ambient networks

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