SCALABLE VLSI ARCHITECTURE FOR K-BEST BREADTH-FIRST DECODING

摘要

In some embodiments, a device includes a multiple-input multiple-output ("MIMO") decoder module coupled to a first log-likelihood-ratio ("LLR") computing unit. The decoder module includes at least one processing unit and at least one sorting unit. The decoder module preferably uses a K-best breadth-first search method to decode data from MIMO sources. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving data representing a vector of receive signal samples detected by multiple receive transceivers. The method further includes performing a K-best breadth-first search on the data to obtain an estimated constellation point. The method further includes providing a user data stream based at least in part on the estimated constellation point.