Iterative Clipping Filtering and Saleh Model Predistorter on a MIMO-OFDM System Testbed Using Software Defined Radio
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https://doi.org/10.46604/aiti.2024.14310Keywords:
iterative clipping filtering (ICF), Saleh model, multiple-input multiple-output orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (MIMO-OFDM), peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) reduction, predistortion (PD)Abstract
The purpose of this study is to address the challenges of high peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) and nonlinear power amplifier (PA) distortion in multiple-input multiple-output orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (MIMO-OFDM) systems based on the IEEE 802.11ac. The research integrates iterative clipping filtering (ICF) for PAPR reduction and the Saleh model predistortion (PD) for PA linearization. Implemented on a software defined radio (SDR) platform using NI-USRP devices, the system is evaluated in real-world line-of-sight (LOS) and non-line-of-sight (NLOS) environments. Results show significant PAPR reduction, from 19.7 dB to 10.3 dB, and improved PA linearity, achieving a 94.80% error vector magnitude (EVM) reduction. Furthermore, the combined approach exhibits lower symbol error rates (SER) and error-free data transmission, particularly under LOS conditions. Compared to conventional methods, the system demonstrates superior execution efficiency with 475–503 ms processing times.
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