SIMULINK Simulation of MC-CDMA System

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Comprehensive SIMULINK Simulation of MC-CDMA with Performance Analysis and Implementation Details

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This study conducts detailed MC-CDMA simulation using SIMULINK to validate system performance and feasibility. The implementation involves modeling multicarrier code division multiple access components including orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) modulation, spreading codes allocation, and channel characteristics. Key simulation blocks include QAM modulators/demodulators, inverse fast Fourier transform (IFFT) for multicarrier generation, and rake receivers for multipath mitigation. The simulation evaluates critical parameters such as bit error rate (BER) versus signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), examining the impact of different spreading sequences (Walsh-Hadamard codes) and user loading conditions. Channel models incorporate additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) and multipath fading scenarios to assess real-world performance.