Edge Computing Acceleration
From 5G to 6G and Beyond
The ComSoc Guides to Communications Technologies Series

Discover the latest advances in computer architecture and software at the dawn of the 5G/6G era  

In Edge Computing Acceleration from 5G to 6G and Beyond, distinguished researchers Dr. Patrick Hung, Hongwei Kan, and Greg Knopf deliver a comprehensive overview of personal computer architecture and software design usage in the upcoming 5G decade. The authors begin by introducing key components and exploring different hardware acceleration architectures. They move on to discuss 5G data security and data integrity and offer a survey of network virtualization technologies, including accelerated virtualization technologies. 

The book analyzes 5G/6G system performance, investigating key design considerations and trade-offs and introducing high-level synthesis flow. It concludes with chapters exploring design verification and validation flow, illustrations of 5G applications based on artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies and offering highlights of emerging 6G research and roadmaps. 

Readers will enjoy the combination of accessible descriptions of new technologies presented side-by-side as a step-by-step guide to designing effective 5G systems. The book also includes:  

• A thorough introduction to key 5G/6G components, including new wireless communication protocols, edge and fog computing, acceleration technologies, IoE architectures, software-designed networks, network function virtualization, and data security 
• Explorations of various hardware acceleration architectures, like FPGA and GPU acceleration architectures 
• Practical discussions of 5G/6G data security, data integrity, and a survey of network virtualization technologies 
• In-depth treatments of 5G/6G system performance, key design considerations, high-level synthesis flow, design verification, and validation flow 

Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students in programs related to communications technology, engineering, and computer science, Edge Computing Acceleration from 5G to 6G and Beyond is a must-have resource for engineers, programmers, system architects, technical managers, communications business executives, telco operators, and government regulators who regularly interact with cutting-edge communications equipment. 

PATRICK HUNG, PhD, is co-founder of Alta Sicuro Technology, and was Consulting Assistant Professor at Stanford University. He is currently Vice-Chairman of IEEE Hong Kong Section Computer Society Chapter and IEEE ESOC Technical Committee member. Dr. Hung was Taishan Scholar in China and CBI Overseas Scholar in UK.

HONGWEI KAN is Chief Expert & General Manager at the Institute of Pioneering Technologies (IPT) at Tsinghua Unigroup, responsible for designing and development its next-generation computer architecture. Mr. Kan is Visiting Professor at both Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications and The China University of Mining and Technology.

GREG KNOPF is Senior Director of Server Customer Engineering at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Through his engineering leadership roles at AMD and Intel, Mr. Knopf contributed to the development of more than ten generations of flagship server CPUs.