Interference Analysis in Multi-Numerology OFDM Systems: A Continuous-Time Approach

Juquan Mao, Arman Farhang, Lei Zhang, Zheng Chu, Pei Xiao, Sai Gu

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Abstract

Multi-numerology multi-carrier (MN-MC) techniques are considered as essential enablers for RAN slicing in fifth-generation (5G) communication systems and beyond. However, utilization of mixed numerologies breaks the orthogonality principle defined for single-numerology orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (SN-OFDM) systems with a unified subcarrier spacing. This leads to interference between different numerologies, i.e., inter-numerology interference (INI). This paper develops metrics to quantify the level of the INI using a continuous-time approach. The derived analytical expressions of INI in terms of mean square error (MSE) and error vector magnitude (EVM) directly reveal the main contributing factors to INI, which can not be shown explicitly in a matrix form INI based on discrete-time calculations. Moreover, the study of power offset between different numerologies shows a significant impact on INI, especially for high order modulation schemes. The finding in this paper provides analytical guidance in designing multi-numerology (MN) systems, for instance, developing resource allocation schemes and interference mitigation techniques.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 IEEE International Conference on Communications Workshops, ICC Workshops 2021 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728194417
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event2021 IEEE International Conference on Communications Workshops, ICC Workshops 2021 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 14 Jun 202123 Jun 2021

Publication series

Name2021 IEEE International Conference on Communications Workshops, ICC Workshops 2021 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2021 IEEE International Conference on Communications Workshops, ICC Workshops 2021
CityVirtual, Online
Period14/06/2123/06/21

Keywords

  • EVM
  • MSE
  • OFDM
  • inter-numerology interference
  • mixed numerolo-gies

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Information Systems and Management

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