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Frequency-Domain Iterative SDFE for MIMO-OFDM Systems

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This paper proposes a frequency-domain iterative soft decision feedback equalization (SDFE) scheme for multiple-input–multiple-output orthogonal frequency division multiplexing communication systems in multi-path fading channels. Error propagation can seriously affect the performance of the adaptive decision feedback equalization. We propose an iterative SDFE to not only combat error propagation but also be suitable for multilevel modulation systems. Under a Gaussian approximation of the a priori information and the SDFE output, the output of an equivalent AWGN channel and expressions for the a posteriori log likelihood ratio (LLR) and the extrinsic LLR are derived for multilevel modulation. In addition, we also investigate the iterative receivers by employing irregular low-density parity check codes (LDPC) and turbo codes. The performance of the LDPC-coded iterative receiver is better than that of the turbo-coded iterative receiver. Some simulation examples are given to show the effectiveness and comparisons of the proposed receiver.

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    Chi-Yang Chung, Fang-Biau Ueng & Yu-Kuan Chang

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Chung, CY., Ueng, FB. & Chang, YK. Frequency-Domain Iterative SDFE for MIMO-OFDM Systems. Wireless Pers Commun 86, 1121–1140 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11277-015-2978-x

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