567 research outputs found
Clustering Based Hybrid Precoding Design for Multi-User Massive MIMO Systems
Hybrid precoding has been recognized as a promising technology to combat the
path loss of millimeter wave signals in massive multiple-input multiple-output
(MIMO) systems. However, due to the joint optimization of the digital and
analog precoding matrices as well as extra constraints for the analog part, the
hybrid precoding design is still a tough issue in current research. In this
paper, we adopt the thought of clustering in unsupervised learning and provide
design schemes for fully-connected hybrid precoding (FHP) and
adaptively-connected hybrid precoding (AHP) in multi-user massive MIMO systems.
For FHP, we propose the hierarchical-agglomerative-clustering-based (HAC-based)
scheme to explore the relevance among RF chains in optimal hybrid procoding
design. The similar RF chains are merged into an individual RF chain when
insufficient RF chains are equipped at the base station (BS). For AHP, we
propose the modified-K-means-based (MKM-based) scheme to explore the relevance
among antennas at the BS. The similar antennas are supported by the same RF
chain to make full use of the flexible connection in AHP. Particularly, in
proposed MKM-based AHP design, the clustering centers are updated by
alternating-optimum-based (AO-based) scheme with a special initialization
method, which is capable to individually provide feasible sub-connected hybrid
precoding (SHP) design. Simulation results highlight the superior spectrum
efficiency of proposed HAC-based FHP scheme, and the high power efficiency of
proposed MKM-based AHP scheme. Moreover, all the proposed schemes are clarified
to effectively handle the inter-user interference and outperform the existing
work
A Covariance-Based Hybrid Channel Feedback in FDD Massive MIMO Systems
In this paper, a novel covariance-based channel feedback mechanism is
investigated for frequency division duplexing (FDD) massive multi-input
multi-output (MIMO) systems. The concept capitalizes on the notion of user
statistical separability which was hinted in several prior works in the massive
antenna regime but not fully exploited so far. We here propose a hybrid
statistical-instantaneous feedback mechanism where the users are separated into
two classes of feedback design based on their channel covariance. Under the
hybrid framework, each user either operates on a statistical feedback mode or
quantized instantaneous channel feedback mode depending on their so-called
statistical isolability. The key challenge lies in the design of a
covariance-aware classification algorithm which can handle the complex mutual
interactions between all users. The classification is derived from rate bound
principles. A suitable precoding method is also devised under the mixed
statistical and instantaneous feedback model. Simulations are performed to
validate our analytical results and illustrate the sum rate advantages of the
proposed feedback scheme under a global feedback overhead constraint.Comment: 31 pages, 9 figure
Cell-Free Millimeter-Wave Massive MIMO Systems with Limited Fronthaul Capacity
Network densification, massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) and
millimeter-wave (mmWave) bands have recently emerged as some of the physical
layer enablers for the future generations of wireless communication networks
(5G and beyond). Grounded on prior work on sub-6~GHz cell-free massive MIMO
architectures, a novel framework for cell-free mmWave massive MIMO systems is
introduced that considers the use of low-complexity hybrid precoders/decoders
while factors in the impact of using capacity-constrained fronthaul links. A
suboptimal pilot allocation strategy is proposed that is grounded on the idea
of clustering by dissimilarity. Furthermore, based on mathematically tractable
expressions for the per-user achievable rates and the fronthaul capacity
consumption, max-min power allocation and fronthaul quantization optimization
algorithms are proposed that, combining the use of block coordinate descent
methods with sequential linear optimization programs, ensure a uniformly good
quality of service over the whole coverage area of the network. Simulation
results show that the proposed pilot allocation strategy eludes the
computational burden of the optimal small-scale CSI-based scheme while clearly
outperforming the classical random pilot allocation approaches. Moreover, they
also reveal the various existing trade-offs among the achievable max-min
per-user rate, the fronthaul requirements and the optimal hardware complexity
(i.e., number of antennas, number of RF chains)
Recent Advances in Cloud Radio Access Networks: System Architectures, Key Techniques, and Open Issues
As a promising paradigm to reduce both capital and operating expenditures,
the cloud radio access network (C-RAN) has been shown to provide high spectral
efficiency and energy efficiency. Motivated by its significant theoretical
performance gains and potential advantages, C-RANs have been advocated by both
the industry and research community. This paper comprehensively surveys the
recent advances of C-RANs, including system architectures, key techniques, and
open issues. The system architectures with different functional splits and the
corresponding characteristics are comprehensively summarized and discussed. The
state-of-the-art key techniques in C-RANs are classified as: the fronthaul
compression, large-scale collaborative processing, and channel estimation in
the physical layer; and the radio resource allocation and optimization in the
upper layer. Additionally, given the extensiveness of the research area, open
issues and challenges are presented to spur future investigations, in which the
involvement of edge cache, big data mining, social-aware device-to-device,
cognitive radio, software defined network, and physical layer security for
C-RANs are discussed, and the progress of testbed development and trial test
are introduced as well.Comment: 27 pages, 11 figure
Doubling Phase Shifters for Efficient Hybrid Precoder Design in Millimeter-Wave Communication Systems
Hybrid precoding is a cost-effective approach to support directional
transmissions for millimeter-wave (mm-wave) communications, but its precoder
design is highly complicated. In this paper, we propose a new hybrid precoder
implementation, namely the double phase shifter (DPS) implementation, which
enables highly tractable hybrid precoder design. Efficient algorithms are then
developed for two popular hybrid precoder structures, i.e., the fully- and
partially-connected structures. For the fully-connected one, the RF-only
precoding and hybrid precoding problems are formulated as a least absolute
shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) problem and a low-rank matrix
approximation problem, respectively. In this way, computationally efficient
algorithms are provided to approach the performance of the fully digital one
with a small number of radio frequency (RF) chains. On the other hand, the
hybrid precoder design in the partially-connected structure is identified as an
eigenvalue problem. To enhance the performance of this cost-effective
structure, dynamic mapping from RF chains to antennas is further proposed, for
which a greedy algorithm and a modified K-means algorithm are developed.
Simulation results demonstrate the performance gains of the proposed hybrid
precoding algorithms over existing ones. It shows that, with the proposed DPS
implementation, the fully-connected structure enjoys both satisfactory
performance and low design complexity while the partially-connected one serves
as an economic solution with low hardware complexity.Comment: 32 pages, 6 figures, 1 table, submitted to Journal of Communications
and Information Networks, Apr. 201
Investigation and Comparison of 3GPP and NYUSIM Channel Models for 5G Wireless Communications
Channel models describe how wireless channel parameters behave in a given
scenario, and help evaluate link- and system-level performance. A proper
channel model should be able to faithfully reproduce the channel parameters
obtained in field measurements and accurately predict the spatial and temporal
channel impulse response along with large-scale fading. This paper compares two
popular channel models for next generation wireless communications: the 3rd
Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) TR 38.900 Release 14 channel model and
the statistical spatial channel model NYUSIM developed by New York University
(NYU). The two channel models employ different modeling approaches in many
aspects, such as the line-of-sight probability, path loss, and clustering
methodology. Simulations are performed using the two channel models to analyze
the channel eigenvalue distribution and spectral efficiency leveraging the
analog/digital hybrid beamforming methods found in the literature. Simulation
results show that the 3GPP model produces different eigenvalue and spectral
efficiency distributions for mmWave bands, as compared to the outcome from
NYUSIM that is based on massive amounts of real-world measured data in New York
City. This work shows NYUSIM is more accurate for realistic simulations than
3GPP in urban environments.Comment: 6 pages, 3 figures, in 2017 IEEE 86th Vehicular Technology Conference
(VTC Fall), Toronto, Canada, Sep. 201
Deep Learning for Physical-Layer 5G Wireless Techniques: Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions
The new demands for high-reliability and ultra-high capacity wireless
communication have led to extensive research into 5G communications. However,
the current communication systems, which were designed on the basis of
conventional communication theories, signficantly restrict further performance
improvements and lead to severe limitations. Recently, the emerging deep
learning techniques have been recognized as a promising tool for handling the
complicated communication systems, and their potential for optimizing wireless
communications has been demonstrated. In this article, we first review the
development of deep learning solutions for 5G communication, and then propose
efficient schemes for deep learning-based 5G scenarios. Specifically, the key
ideas for several important deep learningbased communication methods are
presented along with the research opportunities and challenges. In particular,
novel communication frameworks of non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA),
massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO), and millimeter wave (mmWave) are
investigated, and their superior performances are demonstrated. We vision that
the appealing deep learning-based wireless physical layer frameworks will bring
a new direction in communication theories and that this work will move us
forward along this road.Comment: Submitted a possible publication to IEEE Wireless Communications
Magazin
Symbol-level and Multicast Precoding for Multiuser Multiantenna Downlink: A Survey, Classification and Challenges
Precoding has been conventionally considered as an effective means of
mitigating the interference and efficiently exploiting the available in the
multiantenna downlink channel, where multiple users are simultaneously served
with independent information over the same channel resources. The early works
in this area were focused on transmitting an individual information stream to
each user by constructing weighted linear combinations of symbol blocks
(codewords). However, more recent works have moved beyond this traditional view
by: i) transmitting distinct data streams to groups of users and ii) applying
precoding on a symbol-per-symbol basis. In this context, the current survey
presents a unified view and classification of precoding techniques with respect
to two main axes: i) the switching rate of the precoding weights, leading to
the classes of block- and symbol-level precoding, ii) the number of users that
each stream is addressed to, hence unicast-/multicast-/broadcast- precoding.
Furthermore, the classified techniques are compared through representative
numerical results to demonstrate their relative performance and uncover
fundamental insights. Finally, a list of open theoretical problems and
practical challenges are presented to inspire further research in this area.Comment: Submitted to IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorial
Large-scale Antenna Operation in Heterogeneous Cloud Radio Access Networks: A Partial Centralization Approach
To satisfy the ever-increasing capacity demand and quality of service (QoS)
requirements of users, 5G cellular systems will take the form of heterogeneous
networks (HetNets) that consist of macro cells and small cells. To build and
operate such systems, mobile operators have given significant attention to
cloud radio access networks (C-RANs) due to their beneficial features of
performance optimization and cost effectiveness. Along with the architectural
enhancement of C-RAN, large-scale antennas (a.k.a. massive MIMO) at cell sites
contribute greatly to increased network capacity either with higher spectral
efficiency or through permitting many users at once. In this article, we
discuss the challenging issues of C-RAN based HetNets (H-CRAN), especially with
respect to large-scale antenna operation. We provide an overview of existing
C-RAN architectures in terms of large-scale antenna operation and promote a
partially centralized approach. This approach reduces, remarkably, fronthaul
overheads in CRANs with large-scale antennas. We also provide some insights
into its potential and applicability in the fronthaul bandwidthlimited H-CRAN
with large-scale antennas.Comment: To appear in IEEE Wireless Communications Magazine June 201
A Survey on Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access for 5G Networks: Research Challenges and Future Trends
Non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) is an essential enabling technology for
the fifth generation (5G) wireless networks to meet the heterogeneous demands
on low latency, high reliability, massive connectivity, improved fairness, and
high throughput. The key idea behind NOMA is to serve multiple users in the
same resource block, such as a time slot, subcarrier, or spreading code. The
NOMA principle is a general framework, and several recently proposed 5G
multiple access schemes can be viewed as special cases. This survey provides an
overview of the latest NOMA research and innovations as well as their
applications. Thereby, the papers published in this special issue are put into
the content of the existing literature. Future research challenges regarding
NOMA in 5G and beyond are also discussed.Comment: to appear in IEEE JSAC, 201
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