OFDM: Principles and Applications of Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing

This book is an authoritative guide to OFDM. The approach adopted is logical and consistent, beginning with a simple model of an OFDM system and gradually moving to the consideration of more complex and refined models. Limitations of OFDM are explored, such as its high peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) and ways of mitigating impulse noise are suggested. In addition, the book focuses on practical aspects of the OFDM transmitters and receivers such as the effect of fixed-point arithmetic. The approach, rooted in theory gleaned from the author's own extensive experience in the field of OFDM, is highly practical. Numerous types of OFDM application are explained and illustrated with real-world examples, including wireless LANs and MANs, digital video broadcasting and digital analog broadcasting. The book also turns to the future of the technology and its potential application in 4G wireless systems.