Performance Analysis of Discrete Wavelet Multitone Transceiver for Narrowband PLC in Smart Grid

Smart Grid is an abstract idea, which involves the utilization of powerlines for sensing, measurement, control and communication for efficient utilization and distribution of energy, as well as automation of meter reading, load management and capillary control of Green Energy resources connected to the grid. Powerline Communication (PLC) has assumed a new role in the Smart Grid scenario, adopting the narrowband PLC (NB-PLC) for a low cost and low data rate communication for applications such as, automatic meter reading, dynamic management of load, etc. In this paper, we have proposed and simulated a discrete wavelet multitone (DWMT) transceiver in the presence of impulse noise for the NB-PLC channel applications in Smart Grid. The simulation results show that a DWMT transceiver outperforms a DFT-DMT with reference to the bit error rate (BER) performance

Performance Comparison of Wavelet Packet Transform (WPT) and FFT- OFDM System Based on QAM Modulation Parameters in Fading Channels

Abstract: -Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) has been widely adopted in many applications due to its good spectral performance and low sensitivity to impulse noise and multipath channels. It has been widely adopted and standardized in many applications today. It is well known in OFDM that a cyclic prefix (CP) is appended to each symbol in order to mitigate the effect of Inter-Symbol-Interference (ISI). However, this reduces the spectral efficiency. A perfect reconstruction using wavelet packet transmultiplexer in OFDM transceiver counters the degrading effect of ISI, and also conserves bandwidth. In comparison to FFT-OFDM, Wavelet Packet Modulation (WPM) offers much lower side lobes in the transmitted signal, which reduces inter carrier interference (ICI) and narrowband interference (NBI). WPM improves spectral efficiency due to the exclusion of CP. Nevertheless, it requires an efficient equalization technique to counter the ISI and ICI. Wavelet based OFDM has been suggested to improve BER performance of transceiver in wireless communication. In this paper, a study of wavelet packet transform modulation WPT-OFDM scheme is conducted, and the performance comparison is made against the traditional FFT-OFDM over various fading channels. The analysis is done using various number of modulation QAM constellation points. Specifically, the analysis is on the effect of QAM constellation points in AWGN channel, flat fading channel and frequency selective fading channels. Simulation results using QAM Modulation points (8 to 64 Point), and the BER best performance of WPT-OFDM system is when the QAM Modulation parameter (QAM = 8) in all channels

Analysis of OFDM and WPOFDM Systems in Different Wireless Multipath Channels

In this paper, the performance analysis for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) and wavelet packet based OFDM (WPOFDM) systems over different wireless multipath channels has been investigated. The bit error rate (BER) performance for both systems is shown to be comparable and even at times better for OFDM especially in frequency selective fading channel at high values of S/N. Simulation results also show a significant enhancement for WPOFDM in terms of spectral efficiency and side-lobes suppression comparing to OFDM. Keywords: OFDM, WPOFDM, PSD, BER performance, wavelet filters, fading channels.

Study: The Performance FFT and Wavelet Packet of OFDM Systems from through Demonstrated Numerical Examples

A major goal of the next-generation wireless communication systems is the development of a reliable highspeed wireless communication system that supports high user mobility. Multi-Carrier Modulation (MCM) technique is an attractive approach for high-speed digital radio communication systems in order to achieve a high spectral efficiency and to combat the frequency selectivity of the channel. Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) is a kind of MCM techniques. As proven by the success of OFDM, multicarrier modulation has been recognized as an efficient solution for wireless communications. Waveform bases other than sine functions could similarly be used for multicarrier systems in order to provide an alternative to OFDM. Wavelet Packet Modulation (WPM) was proposed as one of the multicarrier transmission methods like OFDM. Since it is a multicarrier transmission method. In this paper, we study the performance of FFT-OFDM and wavelet Packet (WP)- OFDM from through demonstrated numerical examples, and evaluation of FFT-OFDM and DWPT-OFDM in AWGN channel , Flat fading channel and Selective Fading Channel

“Multicarrier Modulation for Wireless Communication using Wavelet Packets

Success of OFDM has proved that Multi carrier modulation is an efficient solution for wireless communications. Wavelet Packet Modulation (WPM) is a new type of modulation for transmission of multicarrier signal on wireless channel that uses orthogonal wavelet bases other than sine functions. Though this modulation is over all similar to that of OFDM, it provides interesting additional features. In this thesis, a detailed study is given on Wavelets and WPM and the BER performance comparison between the OFDM systems and WPM systems and equalization techniques are analysed. The analysis is done for different types of wavelet generating families, various number of modulations QAM constellation points (16 to 64), and simulated over AWGN channel, and other Multipath fading channels

OFDM comparison with FFT and DWT processing for DVB-T2 wireless channels

Introduction− Recent studies on the FFT processing (Fast Fourier Transform) or DWT (Discrete Wavelet Transform) of the OFDM signal (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) have shown pros and cons for DVB-T2 (Digital Video Broadcasting-Second Generation Terrestrial) radio communications; however, the benefits of both types of processing have yet to be compared for the same scenario. Objective− The objective of this research is to compare the response of the wireless channel with AWGN noise (Additive White Gaussian Noise Channel) and Rayleigh and Rician fading in the UHF (Ultra High Frequency) bandMethodology−The transmission of DVB-T2 information with OFDM modulation and FFT and DWT processing was simulated in Matlab®, specifically in Simulink. Results− The results of the study proved to be more ef-ficient for DWT system than FFT system, due to the low rate of erroneous bits, spectral efficiency and reduction of the Peak-to-Average Power Ratio (PAPR), for Eb / No relations greater than 10dB. Conclusions−In this article, we present the designs of both systems and the results of the research experience; likewise, the practical applicability of these systems is discussed, and improvements are suggested for future work.Introducción− Recientes estudios sobre el procesado FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) o DWT (Discrete Wavelet Transform) de la señal OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Di-vision Multiplexing) han demostrado pros y contras para comunicaciones de radio DVB-T2 (Digital Video Broad-casting – Second Generation Terrestrial); sin embargo, aún falta comparar las prestaciones de ambos tipos de procesamiento para el mismo escenario. Objetivo− El objetivo de esta investigación es comparar la respuesta del canal inalámbrico con ruido AWGN (Ad-ditive White Gaussian Noise Channel) y desvanecimiento Rayleigh y Rician en la banda de UHF (Ultra High Fre-quency).Metodología− Se simuló en Matlab®, específicamente en Simulink, la transmisión de información DVB-T2 con modulación OFDM y procesado FFT y DWT. Resultados− Los resultados del estudio demostraron ser más eficientes para el sistema DWT en comparación con el Sistema FFT, por la baja tasa de bits errados, eficiencia espectral y reducción del cociente entre la potencia pico a promedio (PAPR: Peak-to-Average Power Ratio), para relaciones Eb/No mayores a 10dB. Conclusiones− En este artículo se presentan los diseños de ambos sistemas y los resultados de la experiencia de investigación; así mismo, se discute la aplicabilidad práctica de estos sistemas y se sugieren mejoras para trabajos futuros