A real-time sub-carrier allocation scheme for multiple access downlink OFDM transmission

Cheong Yui Wong*, C. Y. Tsui, Roger S. Cheng, K. B. Letaief

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Abstract

In this paper, we propose sub-carrier allocation algorithms for a multiple access scheme in downlink OFDM transmission. Knowing the channel characteristics of all the users at the base station, the sub-carrier allocation algorithm assigns sub-carriers to the users in a way that the total transmit power is minimized. An optimal algorithm is presented to provide the hest sub-carrier assignment. The complexity of the optimal solution renders it impractical for real-time application. To deal with the frequently changing channel characteristic of a fast time-varying multipath fading channel, a heuristic algorithm based on constructive assignment and iterative improvement is proposed which can give out a valid solution In real time. Experimental results show that the performance of this real-time algorithm is close to that of the optimal allocation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationVTC 1999-Fall
Subtitle of host publicationIEEE VTS 50th Vehicular Technology Conference
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1124-1128
Number of pages5
Edition2
ISBN (Print)0780354354, 9780780354357
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1999

Publication series

NameIEEE Vehicular Technology Conference
Number2
Volume50
ISSN (Print)1550-2252

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