A Physical Layer Security (PLS) approach through Address Fed Mapping Crest Factor Reduction applicable for 5G/6G signals

Abstract

The privacy and security of 5G/6G infrastructures are receiving great attention together with power consumption and efficiency. Here, Physical Layer Security (PLS) is considered and a technique named Address Fed Mapping (AFM) is proposed which not only enhances the physical layer security, but also reduces the effect of high Peak to Average Power Ratio (PAPR), which results in efficiency improvement in OFDM based signals used in beyond 5G and 6G [1]. The AFM is designed based on the idea of randomly generated signals, modifying the original signal to reduce PAPR. Instead of a typical randomization algorithm, a unique key is generated based on Channel response that is known only transmitter-receiver pairs. This key is used to pick a signal and send it. It is shown that the proposed AFM technique reduces PAPR, which improves the energy efficiency of the system.