Multi-Carrier Spread Spectrum 2007

The benefits and success of multi-carrier (MC) modulation on one side and the flexibility offered by the spread spectrum (SS) technique on the other side have motivated many researchers to investigate the combination of both techniques since 1993. This combination known as multi-carrier spread spectrum (MC-SS) benefits from the advantages of both systems and offers high flexibility, high spectral efficiency, simple detection strategies, narrow-band interference rejection capabilities, etc.

The basic principle of this combination is straightforward: The spreading is performed as direct sequence spread spectrum (DS-SS) but instead of transmitting the chips over a single carrier, several sub-carriers are employed.

The aim of this book is to edit the ensemble of the newest contributions and research results in this new field that have been presented during the 6th International Workshop on Multi-Carrier Spread Spectrum (MC-SS 2007), held in Herrsching, Germany.

Academic and industry researchers in the field of wireless communications, engineers in the field of wireless communications systems, standardization bodies for future wireless communications systems