The Throughput Potential of Cognitive Radio: A Theoretical Perspective
- 1 January 2006
- conference paper
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Abstract
Cognitive radios are promising solutions to the problem of overcrowded and inefficient licensed spectrum. In this work we explore the throughput potential of cognitive communication. We summarize different cognitive radio techniques that underlay, overlay and interweave the transmissions of the cognitive user with those of the licensed users. Recently proposed models for cognitive radios based on the overlay technique are described. For the interweave technique, we present a 'two switch' cognitive radio model and develop inner and outer bounds on the secondary radio capacity. Using the two switch model, we investigate the inherent tradeoff between the sensitivity of primary detection and the cognitive link capacity. With numerical results, we compare the throughputs achieved by the secondary user in the different models.Keywords
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