Overview of reconfigurable intelligent surface for new-generation mobile communication

Abstract

Reconfigurable intelligent surface technology, which features low cost, low energy consumption and easy deployment, is the potential key technology of 6G.By intelligently regulating electromagnetic waves in space, RIS can assist in building an intelligent and controllable wireless electromagnetic environment, thus providing a new paradigm for the development of mobile communications.Firstly, the basic principle, main technology advantages and application scenarios were analyzed.Then, the key technologies such as channel estimation and beamforming in RIS aided communication transmission were discussed, and relevant research suggestions were given.Finally, the main challenges of RIS technology in practical application were analyzed from the aspects of hardware implementation, algorithm design and network deployment.

Keywords

• reconfigurable intelligent surface
• 6G
• channel estimation
• beamforming
• network deployment