SCALABLE PATTERN METHODOLOGY FOR MULTI-CARRIER COMMUNICATIONSYSTEMS

摘要

A scalable pattern methodology defining positions of synchronization symbols , pilot symbols and data symbols for various numbers of sub-channels in a mult i- carrier communication system. A base pattern (510) is defined identifying positions of data symbols, synchronization symbols and pilot symbols for a first number of sub-channels corresponding to a first bandwidth. The base pattern is replicated or scaled to form an expanded pattern (512, 514) identifying positions of data symbols, synchronization symbols and pilot symbols for an expanded number (M) of sub-channels corresponding to a second bandwidth.