Transactions on Machine Intelligence 2821-1693 3 2 2020 06 01 Comparative Analysis of Waveform Design in Fifth-Generation (5G) Wireless Communication Systems 90 99 206194 10.47176/TMI.2020.90 EN M. H. Mohammadian Sarcheshmeh Electrical Engineering-Telecommunications Systems, Alborz Campus, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran A. Azam Abbasfar Telecommunications Group, Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran Journal Article 2020 02 10 This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of studies on 5G waveforms, reviewing the main candidates and performing a comparative analysis of the proposed suitable waveforms. The research scenario is presented as follows: initially, a brief description of waveform definition and the use cases and design requirements of 5G waveforms are discussed. Subsequently, the main characteristics of CP-OFDM, currently used in fourth-generation (4G LTE) wireless communication systems, are presented. The foundation of 5G waveform discussions is CP-OFDM, as the performance of a new waveform is typically compared to it. Additionally, the fundamental features of the main waveform candidates, along with their respective advantages and disadvantages, are examined and analyzed. In conclusion, based on the research objectives, the key and essential features of the waveforms are briefly reviewed and compared. https://www.tmachineintelligence.ir/article_206194_b430704024954296a191182c589d7097.pdf