Frame synchronization in OFDM systems

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2005

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Gürsan, Hakan Yesari

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In this thesis, we considered the problem of frame synchronization and channel estimation in Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) systems. Since framing error may cause severe ISI and may disturb the orthogonality of the subcarriers, frame synchronization must be accomplished at the OFDM receiver. Furthermore, the effects of channel must be compensated to obtain the symbols accurately. We investigated several frame synchronization algorithms including a maximum likelihood (ML) synchronizer which relies on the periodicity induced in the OFDM structure, and a robust synchronizer which uses a special training symbol. These algorithms are evaluated in AWGN and Rayleigh fading multipath channels and performances are compared in terms of percentage of ISI-free synchronization, mean squared error and symbol error rate. The IEEE 802.11a framework is used to compare these algorithms with the standard system which utilizes training symbols dedicated for synchronization. It is shown that an adjustment for the frame start estimates must be done to avoid the effects of the channel delay spread. It is also pointed that ideal synchronization is not necessary unless symbol boundaries are detected inside an ISI-free region and the error aroused in ISI-free synchronization can be compensated by applying channel estimation and equalization regarding the same symbol boundaries.

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Telecommunication (including telegraphy, telephone, radio, radar, television)

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http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12605782/index.pdf
https://hdl.handle.net/11511/14998

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Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis

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H. Y. Gürsan, “Frame synchronization in OFDM systems,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2005.