Multiple MATLAB Code Modules for HSDPA System Simulation

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A collection of MATLAB simulation codes for HSDPA system implementation, featuring modular components for signal processing and performance analysis

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This article presents several MATLAB code modules designed for High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) system simulation. These implementations provide a comprehensive platform for understanding HSDPA operational principles and conducting experimental validation. The codebase includes modular components such as modem simulation (implementing QPSK/16QAM modulation schemes), channel coding modules (featuring Turbo coding algorithms with configurable code rates), and multipath transmission models (incorporating Rayleigh fading channels with adjustable delay profiles). Through these MATLAB implementations, researchers can simulate various HSDPA system parameters including data rate configurations (supporting adaptive modulation and coding), transmission power control mechanisms, and diverse channel conditions. The simulation framework enables performance analysis of key metrics such as bit error rate (BER) versus signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) characteristics. The object-oriented code structure allows straightforward modification and optimization to suit specific research requirements, with clearly defined interfaces between functional blocks. These MATLAB codes serve as valuable tools for telecommunications engineers and researchers interested in HSDPA system design, providing both educational insights into 3G/UMTS technologies and a foundation for advanced protocol development. The implementations include comprehensive commenting and parameter configuration files for easy adaptation to different simulation scenarios.