The OFDM-IDMA approach to wireless communication systems

Authors

Li Ping, City University of Hong Kong
Qinghua Guo, City University of Hong KongFollow
Jun Tong, City University of Hong Kong

RIS ID

79470

Publication Details

Ping, L., Guo, Q. & Tong, J. (2007). The OFDM-IDMA approach to wireless communication systems. IEEE Wireless Communications, 14 (3), 18-24.

Abstract

This article outlines the basic principles of OFDM-IDMA. Comparisons with other alternative technologies such as OFDM-CDMA and OFDMA are provided. Some attractive features of OFMD-IDMA are explained, including low-cost iterative multi-user detection, flexible rate adaptation, frequency diversity, and significant advantages regarding spectral and power efficiency. © 2007 IEEE.