Soft Output Bit Error Rate Estimation for WCDMA

This paper introduces a method that computes an estimation of the bit error rate (BER) based on the RAKE receiver soft output only. For this method no knowledge is needed about the channel characteristics nor the precise external conditions. Simulations show that the mean error of the estimation is below 2%, with only a small variance. Implementation issues for a practical use of the method are discussed.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2003
• Where: IFIP
• Authors: Lodewijk T. Smit, Gerard J. M. Smit, Johann Hurink, André B. J. Kokkeler
• Keywords: Bit Error Rate, Communications, IFIP 2003, Precise External Conditions, Receiver Soft Output