Abstract
Backscatter communication (BackCom) constitutes intriguing technology that enables low-power devices in transmitting signals by reflecting ambient radio frequency (RF) signals that consume ultra-low energy. Applying the BackCom technique in large-scale networks with massive low-power devices can effectively address the energy issue observed in low-power devices. Prior studies only consider large-scale BackCom networks equipped with omni-directional antennas, called Omn-BackCom Net. To improve the network’s performance, we employ directional antennas in large-scale BackCom networks, called Dir-BackCom Nets. This article establishes a theoretical model for analyzing the performance of Dir-BackCom Nets. The performance metrics include both connectivity and spatial throughput. Our model is genaralized for both Dir-BackCom Nets and Omn-BackCom Net. The accuracy of our theoretical model is verified by extensive simulations. Results indicate that Dir-BackCom Nets can improve connectivity and spatial throughput. Moreover, results show that the throughput can be maximized by choosing an optimal density of BTs. In addition, both the connectivity and spatial throughput of BackCom Nets can be improved by choosing a directional antenna with a proper beamwidth and gain of the main lobe. Our theoretical model and results can offer beneficial implications for constructing Dir-BackCom Nets.
Funder
China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
Jiangsu Planned Projects for Postdoctoral Research Funds
Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
Subject
Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Biochemistry,Instrumentation,Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics,Analytical Chemistry
Cited by
3 articles.
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