289 research outputs found
Joint Channel-and-Data Estimation for Large-MIMO Systems with Low-Precision ADCs
The use of low precision (e.g., 1-3 bits) analog-to-digital convenors (ADCs)
in very large multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems is a technique to
reduce cost and power consumption. In this context, nevertheless, it has been
shown that the training duration is required to be {\em very large} just to
obtain an acceptable channel state information (CSI) at the receiver. A
possible solution to the quantized MIMO systems is joint channel-and-data (JCD)
estimation. This paper first develops an analytical framework for studying the
quantized MIMO system using JCD estimation. In particular, we use the
Bayes-optimal inference for the JCD estimation and realize this estimator
utilizing a recent technique based on approximate message passing. Large-system
analysis based on the replica method is then adopted to derive the asymptotic
performances of the JCD estimator. Results from simulations confirm our
theoretical findings and reveal that the JCD estimator can provide a
significant gain over conventional pilot-only schemes in the quantized MIMO
system.Comment: 7 pages, 4 figure
mmWave Massive MIMO with Simple RF and Appropriate DSP
There is considerable interest in the combined use of millimeter-wave
(mmwave) frequencies and arrays of massive numbers of antennas (massive MIMO)
for next-generation wireless communications systems. A symbiotic relationship
exists between these two factors: mmwave frequencies allow for densely packed
antenna arrays, and hence massive MIMO can be achieved with a small form
factor; low per-antenna SNR and shadowing can be overcome with a large array
gain; steering narrow beams or nulls with a large array is a good match for the
line-of-sight (LOS) or near-LOS mmwave propagation environments, etc.. However,
the cost and power consumption for standard implementations of massive MIMO
arrays at mmwave frequencies is a significant drawback to rapid adoption and
deployment. In this paper, we examine a number of possible approaches to reduce
cost and power at both the basestation and user terminal, making up for it with
signal processing and additional (cheap) antennas. These approaches include
lowresolution Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs), wireless local oscillator
distribution networks, spatial multiplexing and multistreaming instead of
higher-order modulation etc.. We will examine the potential of these approaches
in making mmwave massive MIMO a reality and discuss the requirements in terms
of digital signal processing (DSP).Comment: published in Asilomar 201
Bayes-Optimal Joint Channel-and-Data Estimation for Massive MIMO with Low-Precision ADCs
This paper considers a multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) receiver with
very low-precision analog-to-digital convertors (ADCs) with the goal of
developing massive MIMO antenna systems that require minimal cost and power.
Previous studies demonstrated that the training duration should be {\em
relatively long} to obtain acceptable channel state information. To address
this requirement, we adopt a joint channel-and-data (JCD) estimation method
based on Bayes-optimal inference. This method yields minimal mean square errors
with respect to the channels and payload data. We develop a Bayes-optimal JCD
estimator using a recent technique based on approximate message passing. We
then present an analytical framework to study the theoretical performance of
the estimator in the large-system limit. Simulation results confirm our
analytical results, which allow the efficient evaluation of the performance of
quantized massive MIMO systems and provide insights into effective system
design.Comment: accepted in IEEE Transactions on Signal Processin
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