Simulation of QPSK Signal Transmission Through Different Channel Models

Resource Overview

This MATLAB program simulates the performance of QPSK signals transmitted through various channel models, including single-path, multipath, Rician, and Rayleigh flat fading channels. The implementation includes BER analysis, channel modeling techniques, and comparative performance evaluation.

Detailed Documentation

In this MATLAB program, we simulate the performance of QPSK signals transmitted through different channel models. These channel models include single-path, multipath, Rician, and Rayleigh flat fading channels. The implementation utilizes MATLAB's Communications Toolbox functions such as comm.QPSKModulator and comm.QPSKDemodulator for signal processing, while channel effects are modeled using functions like ricianchan and rayleighchan. We perform detailed analysis on each model, including bit error rate (BER) calculations using biterr function and eye diagram visualization. The program compares performance differences through Monte Carlo simulations, examining how factors like signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and Doppler shift affect transmission quality. Through this simulation, we gain deeper understanding of channel characteristics and their impact on signal transmission integrity.