The Role of ISAC in 6G Networks: Enabling Next-Generation Wireless Systems

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Autores principales: Qaisar, Muhammad Umar Farooq, Yuan, Weijie, Günlü, Onur, Riihonen, Taneli, Cui, Yuanhao, Zhang, Lin, Gonzalez-Prelcic, Nuria, Di Renzo, Marco, Han, Zhu
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author Qaisar, Muhammad Umar Farooq
Yuan, Weijie
Günlü, Onur
Riihonen, Taneli
Cui, Yuanhao
Zhang, Lin
Gonzalez-Prelcic, Nuria
Di Renzo, Marco
Han, Zhu
author_facet Qaisar, Muhammad Umar Farooq
Yuan, Weijie
Günlü, Onur
Riihonen, Taneli
Cui, Yuanhao
Zhang, Lin
Gonzalez-Prelcic, Nuria
Di Renzo, Marco
Han, Zhu
contents The commencement of the sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks represents a fundamental shift in the integration of communication and sensing technologies to support next-generation applications. Integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) is a key concept in this evolution, enabling end-to-end support for both communication and sensing within a unified framework. It enhances spectrum efficiency, reduces latency, and supports diverse use cases, including smart cities, autonomous systems, and perceptive environments. This tutorial provides a comprehensive overview of ISAC's role in 6G networks, beginning with its evolution since 5G and the technical drivers behind its adoption. Core principles and system variations of ISAC are introduced, followed by an in-depth discussion of the enabling technologies that facilitate its practical deployment. The paper further analyzes current research directions to highlight key challenges, open issues, and emerging trends. Design insights and recommendations are also presented to support future development and implementation. This work ultimately tries to address three central questions: Why is ISAC essential for 6G? What innovations does it bring? How will it shape the future of wireless communication?
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spellingShingle The Role of ISAC in 6G Networks: Enabling Next-Generation Wireless Systems
Qaisar, Muhammad Umar Farooq
Yuan, Weijie
Günlü, Onur
Riihonen, Taneli
Cui, Yuanhao
Zhang, Lin
Gonzalez-Prelcic, Nuria
Di Renzo, Marco
Han, Zhu
Signal Processing
Networking and Internet Architecture
The commencement of the sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks represents a fundamental shift in the integration of communication and sensing technologies to support next-generation applications. Integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) is a key concept in this evolution, enabling end-to-end support for both communication and sensing within a unified framework. It enhances spectrum efficiency, reduces latency, and supports diverse use cases, including smart cities, autonomous systems, and perceptive environments. This tutorial provides a comprehensive overview of ISAC's role in 6G networks, beginning with its evolution since 5G and the technical drivers behind its adoption. Core principles and system variations of ISAC are introduced, followed by an in-depth discussion of the enabling technologies that facilitate its practical deployment. The paper further analyzes current research directions to highlight key challenges, open issues, and emerging trends. Design insights and recommendations are also presented to support future development and implementation. This work ultimately tries to address three central questions: Why is ISAC essential for 6G? What innovations does it bring? How will it shape the future of wireless communication?
title The Role of ISAC in 6G Networks: Enabling Next-Generation Wireless Systems
topic Signal Processing
Networking and Internet Architecture
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.04413