A deep learning wireless transceiver with fully learned modulation and synchronization

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Contributors

  • Johannes Schmitz - , RWTH Aachen University (Author)
  • Caspar von Lengerke - , RWTH Aachen University (Author)
  • Nikita Airee - , RWTH Aachen University (Author)
  • Arash Behboodi - , RWTH Aachen University (Author)
  • Rudolf Mathar - , RWTH Aachen University (Author)

Abstract

In this paper, we present a deep learning based wireless transceiver. We describe in detail the corresponding artificial neural network architecture, the training process, and report on excessive over-the-air measurement results. We employ the end-to-end training approach with an autoencoder model that includes a channel model in the middle layers as previously proposed in the literature. In contrast to other state-of-the-art results, our architecture supports learning time synchronization without any manually designed signal processing operations. Moreover, the neural transceiver has been tested over the air with an implementation in software defined radio. Our experimental results for the implemented single antenna system demonstrate a raw bit-rate of 0.5 million bits per second. This exceeds results from comparable systems presented in the literature and suggests the feasibility of high throughput deep learning transceivers.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 IEEE International Conference on Communications Workshops
PublisherIEEE
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 11 Jul 2019
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

Conference

Title2019 IEEE International Conference on Communications
SubtitleEmpowering Intelligent Communications
Abbreviated titleICC 2019
Duration20 - 24 May 2019
Website
Degree of recognitionInternational event
CityShanghai
CountryChina

External IDs

Scopus 85070271544

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