OFDM System Implementation with Simulink and MATLAB

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OFDM, Simulink, MATLAB, 16QAM Modulation: Technical implementation and system modeling for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing communication systems

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In communication systems, OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) is a widely-used modulation technique that leverages Simulink and MATLAB for comprehensive system modeling and simulation. The implementation typically involves creating orthogonal subcarriers using inverse Fast Fourier Transform (iFFT) operations and adding cyclic prefixes to mitigate intersymbol interference. 16QAM (16-Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) serves as a fundamental modulation scheme for data transmission over communication channels, mapping 4-bit symbols to 16 distinct constellation points. Through MATLAB scripting and Simulink block diagrams, engineers can design efficient data transmission systems by configuring parameters like FFT size, cyclic prefix length, and modulation order. Key functions include qammod() for constellation mapping and ofdmmod() for multicarrier modulation, enabling robust communication system design with built-in channel coding and synchronization blocks.