Quantized Semantic Segmentation for Efficient Spectrum Sensing on FPGAs

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Abstract

Spectrum sensing is a critical task in dynamic spectrum access, where accurate identification of occupied and vacant spectrum bands enhances wireless communication efficiency. This paper proposes a quantized semantic segmentation model for spectrum sensing, optimized for FPGA deployment to achieve real-time processing with minimal resource usage. The model is trained and quantized to 16-bit and 8-bit precision, then deployed using the FINN framework for efficient FPGA acceleration. Experimental results show that our approach maintains high accuracy exceeding 90% in controlled scenarios and over 70% on real-world data, while significantly reducing latency and resource consumption. These results demonstrate the feasibility of our approach for real-time spectrum monitoring in energy-constrained environments.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2025 14th International Conference on Modern Circuits and Systems Technologies, MOCAST 2025 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Edition2025
ISBN (electronic)979-8-3315-3914-6
ISBN (print)979-8-3315-3915-3
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2025
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesInternational Conference on Modern Circuits and Systems Technologies (MOCAST)
ISSN2993-4435

Conference

Title14th International Conference on Modern Circuits and Systems Technologies
Abbreviated titleMOCAST 2025
Conference number14
Duration11 - 13 June 2025
Website
LocationTechnische Universität Dresden
CityDresden
CountryGermany

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0003-2571-8441/work/214453711

Keywords

Keywords

  • deep learning, FPGA, quantization, real-time processing, semantic segmentation, Spectrum sensing