Table 1 A comparison of selected MTC KPIs in 5G and 6G
From: Machine type communications: key drivers and enablers towards the 6G era
KPI\(^{[a]}\) | 5G target | 6G target |
|---|---|---|
Per radio link reliability | \(1 - 10^{-5}\) | \(1 - 10^{-9}\) |
Application level E2E reliability | Not considered | \(1 - 10^{-7}\) |
Per radio link latency | 1 ms | 0.1 ms |
Application level E2E latency | 5 ms | \(<1\) ms |
Connection set-up time | Not considered | \(<1\) ms |
Connection density | 1 device/m\(^2\) | Up to 10 device/m\(^3\) |
Spectral efficiency (downlink) | \(\sim 25\) bpcu | \(\sim 40\) bpcu |
Device lifetime | 10 years | 40 years |
Energy consumption | Low | Ultra-low |
Positioning accuracy | 30 cm | 10 cm |
Jitter | \(1 \mu\)s | \(<0.1 \mu\)s |
E2E optimization | Not considered | Relevant |
Dependability | Not considered | Relevant |