Abstract-In this paper, we investigate the impact of the highpower amplifier non-linear distortion on multiple relay systems by introducing the soft envelope limiter, traveling wave tube amplifier, and solid-state power amplifier to the relays. The system employs amplify-and-forward either fixed or variable gain relaying and uses the opportunistic relay selection with outdated channel state information to select the best relay. The results show that the performance loss is small at low rates; however, it is significant for high rates. In particular, the outage probability and the bit error rate are saturated by an irreducible floor at high rates. The same analysis is pursued for the capacity and shows that it is saturated by a detrimental ceiling as the average signal-to-noise ratio becomes higher. This result contrasts the case of the ideal hardware where the capacity grows indefinitely. Moreover, the results show that the capacity ceiling is proportional to the impairment's parameter and for some special cases the impaired systems practically operate in acceptable conditions. Closed-forms and high SNR asymptotes of the outage probability, the bit error rate, and the capacity are derived. Finally, analytical expressions are validated by the Monte Carlo simulation. Index Terms-Soft envelope limiter, traveling wave tube amplifier, solid state power amplifier, amplify-and-forward, imperfect CSI, opportunistic relay selection.
In REF , impact of NLD of high PA (with different PA models) has been shown on the performance of a multi-relay system using opportunistic relay selection with outdated CSI.
Impact of Non-Linear High-Power Amplifiers on Cooperative Relaying Systems
IEEE Transactions on Communications
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Computer Science Engineering