A 1.5-bit Quantization Scheme and Its Application to Sparse Array Direction Estimation

Xicheng Lu, Wei Liu, Akram Alomainy

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Abstract

In massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) array systems, the balance between complexity and operational performance has motivated the use of 1-bit analogue-to-digital converters (ADCs). This paper introduces an innovative 1.5-bit ADC design for direction of arrival (DOA) estimation, where the term 1.5-bit is used to distinguish it from the 1-bit scheme. Its information entropy varies with the threshold level set, up to a maximum of log2 3 bits. Characterized by its three quantization levels, the design aims to mitigate the significant quantization loss associated with conventional 1-bit ADCs. Simulation results demonstrate the excellent performance of the 1.5-bit ADC in low-complexity arrays, suggesting that it has the potential to significantly improve the efficiency of massive MIMO systems without incurring much additional cost.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 19th International Symposium on Wireless Communication Systems, ISWCS 2024
PublisherVDE Verlag GmbH
ISBN (Electronic)9798350362510
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2024
Event19th International Symposium on Wireless Communication Systems, ISWCS 2024 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration: 14 Jul 202417 Jul 2024

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Symposium on Wireless Communication Systems
ISSN (Print)2154-0217
ISSN (Electronic)2154-0225

Conference

Conference19th International Symposium on Wireless Communication Systems, ISWCS 2024
Country/TerritoryBrazil
CityRio de Janeiro
Period14/07/2417/07/24

Keywords

  • 1-bit quantization
  • correaltion function
  • DOA estimation
  • low-bit quantization
  • sparse array

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Communication

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