Analysis of Hybrid DAS-Small Cell Architectures for Dense 5G Deployments

The rapid proliferation of 5G technology has amplified the need for innovative solutions to address the challenges of dense urban deployments. Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and small cells, individually, have limitations in providing seamless coverage and capacity in such environments. This paper explores a hybrid architecture combining DAS and small cells, offering a comparative analysis of performance, deployment costs, and technical challenges. Use cases, simulation results, and potential solutions for handover management and interference mitigation are discussed. The findings demonstrate the hybrid model’s capability to optimize resource utilization and enhance Quality of Service (QoS) in dense 5G networks.