A method of channel estimation in wideband CDMA communication

摘要

A method of channel estimation in a wideband code division multiple access communication system is provided, which includes: 1) descrambling and despreading wideband spread spectrum signals inputted into a RAKE receiver; 2) taking out pilot symbols from each of time slots of dedicated physical control channel (DPCCH) according to a predetermined time slot format; 3) correlating each of the pilot symbols taken out, and getting a channel estimation value for each of the pilot symbols; 4) computing an arithmetical average value of the channel estimation values for all pilot symbols within each of time slots to get a channel estimate value for each of time slots; 5) getting a channel estimation value corresponding to a segment of pilot symbols for the current time slot; 6) getting a channel estimation value corresponding to a segment of data symbols for the current time slot; 7) compensating, and outputting the compensated data to a maximum ratio combining module to perform maximum ratio combining. The present invention can accurately estimate the corresponding channel characteristic for segment of pilot symbols and segment of data symbols within a time slot, therefore improves receiving performance in high speed moving environment in a wideband CDMA system. <IMAGE>