The effects of periodic impulsive noise on OFDM

Thokozani Shongwe, A. J.Han Vinck, Hendrik C. Ferreira

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Abstract

The effect of periodic impulsive (short duration) noise on OFDM is investigated. We present results on the nature of periodic impulsive noise, showing that the PDF of periodic impulsive noise is not exactly Gaussian. We also present results showing that periodic impulsive noise can be more devastating to OFDM compared to random impulsive noise. This is because periodic impulsive noise energy is not spread by the FFT on the receiver side of the OFDM, instead it appears periodic in the frequency domain. Results showing the effect of nulling to mitigate periodic impulsive noise are presented. We suggest a simple short block code (as opposed to long block codes) that can effectively combat the effects of periodic impulsive noise.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications and Its Applications, ISPLC 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages189-194
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479984138
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2015
Event2015 IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications and Its Applications, ISPLC 2015 - Austin, United States
Duration: 29 Mar 20151 Apr 2015

Publication series

Name2015 IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications and Its Applications, ISPLC 2015

Conference

Conference2015 IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications and Its Applications, ISPLC 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAustin
Period29/03/151/04/15

Keywords

  • OFDM
  • Periodic impulse noise
  • block code
  • error correcting coding

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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