Hexagonal QAM-Based Two-Way Generalized Code Index Modulation Over Nakagami-m Fading Channels


Cogen F., Özden B. A., Aydin E., Kabaoglu N.

2026 IEEE 23rd Consumer Communications & Networking Conference (CCNC), Nevada, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, 9 - 12 Ocak 2026, ss.1-4, (Tam Metin Bildiri)

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1109/ccnc65079.2026.11366304
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Nevada
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1-4
  • Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

We propose a two-way generalized code index modulation scheme with hexagonal QAM (TW-GCIM-HQAM) over Nakagami-m fading. The design combines GCIM and physical layer network coding with energy-efficient HQAM constellations. Using orthogonal Walsh-Hadamard spreading codes, two users exchange data via a half-duplex relay in two time slots (instead of three in conventional two-way DF). Information is carried by both the HQAM symbols and the indices of the spreading codes on the I/Q branches. We compare the scheme with two-way decode and forward at matched rates and evaluate the average bit error rate via Monte Carlo simulations on Nakagami-m channels for several HQAM constellations. Results show competitive or improved error performance, together with better energy use and time slot efficiency.