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A Low-Complexity Rank Indicator Determination Method for the LTE System

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In a long term evolution (LTE) system, channel state information can be acquired at the transmitter (Tx) from three feedback parameters: the rank indicator (RI), precoding matrix indicator, and channel quality indicator. These parameters can facilitate the dynamic adjustment of signals at the Tx, thereby enhancing its transmission performance. In this paper, we propose a RI determination method for LTE system; the method is based on the eigen-value ratio test for a multiple-input multiple-output channel matrix. It has almost the same selection ability as that of the exhaustive full search method and offers the advantage of lower computational complexity compared with that of methods reported in the literature.

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  1. Department of Communications, Navigation and Control Engineering, National Taiwan Ocean University, 2 Pei-Ning Road, Keelung, 20224, Taiwan

    Chi-Min Li & Wei-Wen Tsao

  2. Department of Electrical Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, New Taipei City, Taiwan

    Pao-Jen Wang

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Li, CM., Tsao, WW. & Wang, PJ. A Low-Complexity Rank Indicator Determination Method for the LTE System. Wireless Pers Commun 91, 1447–1458 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11277-016-3538-8

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