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Abstract
The Discrete Fourier Transform Spread Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (DFT-S-OFDM) system provides low Peak Average Power Ratio (PAPR) and low complexity. However, the current mode of subcarrier mapping in the system leads to a waste of subcarriers, thereby reducing the transmission rate. In this paper, a DFT-S-OFDM with Multi-Dimensional Index (DFT-S-OFDM-MDI) modulation system is proposed. The MDI incorporates subcarrier index (SI) and constellation diagram index (CDI), enabling the transmission of bit information in diverse index modes, thereby enhancing the system's transmission efficiency. We have configured six constellation diagram schemes for the system and incorporated spreading matrices to significantly boost the Bit Error Rate (BER) performance. The simulation results indicate that the proposed system is superior to traditional methods in terms of Spectral Efficiency (SE), Energy Efficiency (EE), and Bit Error Rate (BER).
期刊介绍:
PHYCOM: Physical Communication is an international and archival journal providing complete coverage of all topics of interest to those involved in all aspects of physical layer communications. Theoretical research contributions presenting new techniques, concepts or analyses, applied contributions reporting on experiences and experiments, and tutorials are published.
Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
Physical layer issues of Wireless Local Area Networks, WiMAX, Wireless Mesh Networks, Sensor and Ad Hoc Networks, PCS Systems; Radio access protocols and algorithms for the physical layer; Spread Spectrum Communications; Channel Modeling; Detection and Estimation; Modulation and Coding; Multiplexing and Carrier Techniques; Broadband Wireless Communications; Wireless Personal Communications; Multi-user Detection; Signal Separation and Interference rejection: Multimedia Communications over Wireless; DSP Applications to Wireless Systems; Experimental and Prototype Results; Multiple Access Techniques; Space-time Processing; Synchronization Techniques; Error Control Techniques; Cryptography; Software Radios; Tracking; Resource Allocation and Inference Management; Multi-rate and Multi-carrier Communications; Cross layer Design and Optimization; Propagation and Channel Characterization; OFDM Systems; MIMO Systems; Ultra-Wideband Communications; Cognitive Radio System Architectures; Platforms and Hardware Implementations for the Support of Cognitive, Radio Systems; Cognitive Radio Resource Management and Dynamic Spectrum Sharing.