Efficient decoding of polar codes for 5G

该研究项目的目的是证明极化码在即将到来的5G无线通信标准中的可行性。5G系统将比LTE等以前的标准具有更高的吞吐量、更低的延迟和更低的能耗。因此，本提案的目的是证明5G低复杂度极化解码器的可行性。为此，我们的目标是开发具有与最先进的解决方案（即低密度奇偶校验（LDPC）和Turbo码）等效的纠错性能的极化解码器的算法，架构和实现，但具有较低的硬件实现复杂度（速度，面积和功率），改进该领域的最先进技术。华为技术加拿大公司将通过开发5G极化码的技术和概念验证演示平台，从该项目中受益。高素质人才（HQP）的培训是拟议的研究项目的核心。拟议的研究项目将培养14名学生和博士后。拟议的研究将有助于通过技术创新实现下一代无线通信系统，从而显著改善加拿大人的社会和生活质量。

The objective of this proposed research project is to demonstrate the viability of polar codes for the upcoming 5G wireless communications standard. 5G systems will have higher throughput, lower latency, and lower energy consumption than previous standards such as LTE. Therefore, the objective of this proposal is to demonstrate the viability of low-complexity polar decoders for 5G. To do this, we aim to develop algorithms, architectures, and implementations of polar decoders that have equivalent error-correcting performance as state-of-the-art solutions (i.e. Low-Density-Parity-Check (LDPC) and Turbo Codes), but with lower hardware implementation complexity (speed, area, and power), improving upon the state-of-the-art in the field. Huawei Technologies Canada will benefit from this project through the development of technology and proof-of-concept demonstration platforms for polar codes in 5G. Training of Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) is at the core of the proposed research project. The proposed research project will train 14 students and postdocs. The proposed research will help deliver significant improvements to society and quality of life of Canadians through technological innovation enabling the next generation of wireless communications systems.