Multi-user MIMO broadcasting/multicasting for medium-voltage narrowband-PLC networks

Ahmed Elsamadouny, Naofal Al-Dhahir, Mohamed Abdallah, Andreas I. Chrysochos, Theofilos A. Papadopoulos, Grigoris K. Papagiannis

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Abstract

A multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) system is proposed for narrowband power-line communication (NB-PLC) applications in multi-user medium-voltage (MV) broadcast/multicast networks. A 2-input / 3-output spatial channel model response is simulated for a 3-phase MV broadcast network over the 3-500 kHz frequency band. We optimize the precoder design according to the signal-to-leakage-plus-noise ratio criterion and show how the design is different from the wireless scenario. The achievable MIMO-OFDM data rates are evaluated for a group-based multicasting scenario under two different grouping criteria. First, we consider a distance-based criterion where the users within the same geographical area receive a common message. Second, we consider a quality-of-service based criterion where the premium users have a lower bit error rate than the standard users. We demonstrate a significant sum-rate gain for the multicast networks over the broadcast networks for a wide range of noise levels.

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.
Pages77-82
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479984138
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2015
Externally publishedYes
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

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