A Novel Hybrid CFO Estimation Scheme for UFMC-Based Systems

In this letter, a robust hybrid carrier frequency offset (CFO) estimation scheme based on training symbols is devised for universal-filtered multi-carrier (UFMC) based systems. In this scheme, the CFO estimator based on a least square (LS) criterion is first derived to acquire a coarse frequency offset estimation with the use of a large frequency searching step. And then, the residual frequency offset is accurately estimated through the auto-correlation operation of received signals, which have been compensated. This algorithm has the features of larger estimation range as well as higher estimation precision. Through numerical simulations, it is validated that the performance of the proposed algorithm is better than that of existing algorithms.

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