MATLAB Implementation of OFDM Modulation Model with 16QAM and Carrier Synchronization

Resource Overview

This project presents an OFDM modulation model employing 16QAM scheme, along with detailed carrier synchronization methodology specific to this modulation approach. Each implementation step includes comprehensive English explanations, code structure descriptions, and algorithm insights.

Detailed Documentation

This article introduces an OFDM modulation model implementation using 16QAM scheme and provides an in-depth discussion of OFDM carrier synchronization methods tailored for this modulation technique. The implementation involves key MATLAB functions including qammod for constellation mapping, ifft for orthogonal subcarrier generation, and pilot insertion for synchronization purposes. Each processing stage is systematically explained with English annotations to facilitate understanding. The carrier synchronization algorithm employs pilot-based phase estimation using angle() function and correction through complex multiplication, ensuring proper demodulation alignment. The code structure demonstrates practical OFDM system implementation with emphasis on synchronization robustness in 16QAM environments, featuring cyclic prefix addition using circshift() and synchronization error compensation mechanisms.