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Blind block synchronization algorithms in cyclic prefix systems

Su, Borching and Vaidyanathan, P. P. (2008) Blind block synchronization algorithms in cyclic prefix systems. In: 2008 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems. IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems. IEEE , pp. 137-140. ISBN 978-1-4244-2078-0. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechAUTHORS:20100722-135837385

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Abstract

In orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) systems, symbol synchronization is a critical step for successful data transmission. While this task is done in most current systems by using training symbols, a few studies have been dedicated to solving the problem blindly, that is, where training symbols are not available. Blind symbol synchronization problem is especially important in many blind channel estimation algorithms in the literature which assume that OFDM symbol synchronization is perfect. In this paper, a broader version of the blind symbol synchronization problem is studied, namely, blind block synchronization in cyclic-prefix (CP) systems. The proposed algorithm for this broader problem covers the blind symbol synchronization problem in OFDM systems. Unlike previously reported algorithms which are based on obtaining sufficient statistics of received samples, the proposed algorithm is capable of identifying the correct block boundaries using much less received data in absence of noise. Simulation results of the proposed algorithm not only verify the declared property but also demonstrate improvement in accuracy of symbol synchronization over previously reported algorithms in presence of noise.


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Vaidyanathan, P. P.0000-0003-3003-7042
Additional Information:©2008 IEEE. Work supported in parts by the NSF grant CCF-0428326 and the Moore Fellowship of the California Institute of Technology.
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