Algorithmic Exploration and Implementation of a MIMO-OFDM Equalizer

  • Authors:
  • Konstantinos Sarrigeorgidis;Yong Ma

  • Affiliations:
  • , Santa Clara, USA 95054;, Santa Clara, USA 95054

  • Venue:
  • Journal of Signal Processing Systems
  • Year:
  • 2010

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Abstract

In this paper we explore algorithms and architectures for the implementation of a MIMO OFDM Equalizer for high speed wireless communications. The algorithmic exploration is based on matrix computations and factorizations. A scalable computational methodology and architecture is proposed for the implementation of a 4脳4 MIMO OFDM. A 2脳3 Equalizer supporting Maximum Ratio Combining and Zero Forcing equalization for 20/40 MHz 64-QAM OFDM modulation has been implemented in 150 nm technology. The Equalizer area is 133k gates and the maximum throughput achieved is 480Mbits/s. The system described in this paper is compliant with the latest IEEE standard for MIMO wireless communications (802.11n)