Single board computer-based control system for reconfigurable intelligent surface applications

Abstract

In today’s wireless communication landscape, there is an ever-growing need for higher data transmission rates to support the rising demand for data-heavy applications such as HD video streaming, online gaming, and real-time video conferencing. These applications rely on fast and dependable wireless connectivity to operate efficiently. While the demand for wireless services continues to escalate, the spectrum available for communication remains limited. Consequently, network providers are compelled to utilize the existing spectrum more effectively to accommodate a greater number of users and bandwidth-demanding applications. One intuitive solution is to shift towards higher frequency bands, which offer greater bandwidth availability. However, this approach comes with the trade-off of reduced coverage range, necessitating smaller cell sizes and the deployment of additional base stations-ultimately increasing infrastructure costs. Therefore, addressing user demands in modern wireless networks requires innovative and strategic solutions to overcome these limitations.