DPSK versus pilot-aided PSK MAP equalization for fast-fading channels

Linda M. Davis*, Iain B. Collings

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Abstract

This letter compares pilot-aided phase-shift keyed (PSK) and differential PSK (DPSK) modulation when using new maximum a posteriori joint channel estimation and equalization receivers with frequency-selective fast-fading channels. We conclude that pilot-aided PSK has superior bit-error rate performance in this case. However, at low signal-to-noise ratio, performance is similar, and DPSK is competitive due to reduced receiver complexity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)226-228
Number of pages3
JournalIEEE Transactions on Communications
Volume49
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2001
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Communication systems
  • Equalizers
  • Fading channels
  • MAP estimation

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