Spectral Efficiency of Analogue Modulation Techniques

2003 ◽  
pp. 21-78
Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (21) ◽  
pp. 7263
Author(s):  
Tuncay Eren ◽  
Aydin Akan

Computational complexity is one of the drawbacks of orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)-index modulation (IM) systems. In this study, a novel IM technique is proposed for OFDM systems by considering the null subcarrier locations (NSC-OFDM-IM) within a predetermined group in the frequency domain. So far, a variety of index modulation techniques have been proposed for OFDM systems. However, they are almost always based on modulating the active subcarrier indices. We propose a novel index modulation technique by employing the part of the transmitted bit group into the null subcarrier location index within the predefined size of the subgroup. The novelty comes from modulating null subcarriers rather than actives and reducing the computational complexity of the index selection and index detection algorithms at the transmitter and receiver, respectively. The proposed method is physically straightforward and easy to implement owing to the size of the subgroups, which is defined as a power of two. Based on the results of our simulations, it appeared that the proposed NSC-OFDM-IM does not suffer from any performance degradation compared to the existing OFDM-IM, while achieving better bit error rate (BER) performance and improved spectral efficiency (SE) compared to conventional OFDM. Moreover, in terms of computational complexity, the proposed approach has a significantly reduced complexity over the traditional OFDM-IM scheme.


Author(s):  
I. Juwiler ◽  
I. Bronfman ◽  
N. Blaunstein

Introduction: This article is based on the recent research work in the field of two subjects: signal data parameters in fiber optic communication links, and dispersive properties of optical signals caused by non-homogeneous material phenomena and multimode propagation of optical signals in such kinds of wired links.Purpose: Studying multimode dispersion by analyzing the propagation of guiding optical waves along a fiber optic cable with various refractive index profiles of the inner optical cable (core) relative to the outer cladding, as well as dispersion properties of a fiber optic cable due to inhomogeneous nature of the cladding along the cable, for two types of signal code sequences transmitted via the cable: return-to-zero and non-return-to-zero ones.Methods: Dispersion properties of multimode propagation inside a fiber optic cable are analyzed with an advanced 3D model of optical wave propagation in a given guiding structure. The effects of multimodal dispersion and material dispersion causing the optical signal delay spread along the cable were investigated analytically and numerically.Results: Time dispersion properties were obtained and graphically illustrated for two kinds of fiber optic structures with different refractive index profiles. The dispersion was caused by multimode (e.g. multi-ray) propagation and by the inhomogeneous nature of the material along the cable. Their effect on the capacity and spectral efficiency of a data signal stream passing through such a guiding optical structure is illustrated for arbitrary refractive indices of the inner (core) and outer (cladding) elements of the optical cable. A new methodology is introduced for finding and evaluating the effects of time dispersion of optical signals propagating in fiber optic structures of various kinds. An algorithm is proposed for estimating the spectral efficiency loss measured in bits per second per Hertz per each kilometer along the cable, for arbitrary presentation of the code signals in the data stream, non-return-to zero or return-to-zero ones. All practical tests are illustrated by MATLAB utility.


Author(s):  
Divya Singh ◽  
Aasheesh Shukla

Background : Millimeter wave technology is the emerging technology in wireless communication due to increased demand for data traffic and its numerous advantages however it suffers from severe attenuation. To mitigate this attenuation, phased antenna arrays are used for unidirectional power distribution. An initial access is needed to make a connection between the base station and users in millimeter wave system. The high complexity and cost can be mitigated by the use of hybrid precoding schemes. Hybrid precoding techniques are developed to reduce the complexity, power consumption and cost by using phase shifters in place of converters. The use of phase shifters also increases the spectral efficiency. Objective: Analysis of Optimum Precoding schemes in Millimeter Wave System. Method: In this paper, the suitability of existing hybrid precoding solutions are explored on the basis of the different algorithms and the architecture to increase the average achievable rate. Previous work done in hybrid precoding is also compared on the basis of the resolution of the phase shifter and digital to analog converter. Results: A comparison of the previous work is done on the basis of different parameters like the resolution of phase shifters, digital to analog converter, amount of power consumption and spectral efficiency. Table 2 shows the average achievable rate of different algorithms at SNR= 0 dB and 5 dB. Table 3 also compares the performance achieved by the hybrid precoder in the fully connected structure with two existing approaches, dynamic subarray structure with and without switch and sub connected or partially connected structure. Table 4 gives the comparative analysis of hybrid precoding with the different resolutions of the phase shifter and DAC. Conclusion: In this paper, some available literature is reviewed and summarized about hybrid precoding in millimeter wave communication. Current solutions of hybrid precoding are also reviewed and compared in terms of their efficiency, power consumption, and effectiveness. The limitations of the existing hybrid precoding algorithms are the selection of group and resolution of phase shifters. The mm wave massive MIMO is only feasible due to hybrid precoding.


2020 ◽  
Vol 01 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Sannino ◽  
Vincenzo Vaiano ◽  
Olga Sacco ◽  
Nicola Morante ◽  
Luca De Guglielmo ◽  
...  

Aims: The aim of this work was to investigate the impact of light modulation parameters on the degradation of terephtalic acid, an organic model pollutant, within a heterogeneous photocatalytic system under visible light. For this purpose, a fixed bed photocatalytic reactor, irradiated by white-light LEDs matrix controlled by a system for light dimming, was used. The bed consisted of a nitrogen-doped titania photocatalyst deposited on polystyrene pellets. Background: Wastewater containing TPA can be treated into conventional aerobic biological units. However, the mineralization of TPA is slow and inefficient and its presence influences negatively the biodegradation efficiency because this pollutant inhibits microbial growth. Nowadays innovative technologies named advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), such as heterogeneous photocatalysis with UV and visible light, ozonation, Fenton oxidation have gained popularity for effective organic destruction of TPA from wastewater. The heterogeneous photocatalytic oxidation process of the TPA under visible light is the most advantageous process in terms of both fixed and operating costs. Objective: In this work the successful application of light modulation techniques to degradation of TPA using a photocatalytic system with supported visible active photocatalysts (N-doped TiO2) immobilized on polystyrene pellets was reported. In particular, sinusoidal lighting has been used analyzing the influence of the period of oscillation and the amplitude of the light modulation on the reaction kinetics, in such a way as to minimize the times and energy costs for the process. Methods: To evaluate the influence of light modulation on the efficiency of the TPA removal, a discontinuous system composed by a Recirculating Photocatalytic Fixed Bed Reactor (RPFBR) irradiated by a matrix of white light LEDs was used. The flat geometry of photoreactor guarantees the efficient excitation of photocatalyst. An amount of 250 mL of aqueous solution with initial TPA concentration of 12.5 ppm was applied in the photocatalytic tests lasting 180 min of irradiation fixed or sinusoidal modulated. Results: The results show that the variation of the oscillation period of the sinusoidal modulation has a relevant influence on the photodegradation of TPA and a maximum value of the apparent kinetic constant, 0.0045 min-1 is found when the period of oscillation is 0.24 s. The sinusoidal modulation with optimal amplitude is that with current between 50-200 mA, that shows the highest value of the apparent kinetic constant, equal to 0.0046 min-1. The optimal sinusoidal modulation, as a consequence is with current between 50-200 mA and period of 0.24 s. From the data collected from the tests, it is possible to evaluate the energy cost necessary to obtain the reduction of 90% of the terephthalic acid in 1 m3 of polluted water for each modulation (E E/O ), and compare these values with other tests for TPA degradation reported in the literature. The internal comparison and with the three systems of literature showed the optima sinusoidal modulation of LEDs matrix permits a strong reduction the electrical energy consumption. Conclusion: Photocatalytic tests have demonstrated the improvement of the process energy efficiency using the light modulation technique . A further confirmation of the advantage of light modulation was obtained by comparing the energy costs required for the abatement of 90% of the terephthalic acid in 1m 3 of the photocatalytic system. Finally, a mathematical model for photocatalytic degradation of terephthalic acid within the recirculating fixed bed photocatalytic reactor, irradiated by white-light LEDs was developed.


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