In modern communication systems, the Peak-to-Average
Power Ratio (PAPR) is a
critical parameter that significantly impacts the efficiency and performance of
signal transmission. High PAPR signals can lead to increased
power consumption, reduced battery life in mobile devices, and the need for more expensive and complex power amplifiers, which must operate in a highly
linear region to avoid
distortion. This exacerbates power inefficiency and increases
operational costs. To address these challenges, generating low PAPR waveforms has become a crucial objective. Low PAPR signals help reduce the power
amplifier's
linearity requirements, thereby enhancing power efficiency and extending the battery life of mobile devices. Additionally, they minimize
signal distortion and improve overall
system performance, making communication more reliable and cost-effective. Our proposed solution involves selecting a scrambling
mask that results in the lowest PAPR waveform from a set of N masks. This scrambling can be applied to different parts of the
signal, such as
payload bits, CRC bits, encoded bits, or modulated symbols. By optimizing the waveform characteristics through this method, we can achieve significant improvements in power efficiency and
signal quality. Furthermore, we have developed various methods for indicating the scrambling
mask ID used in the low PAPR waveform generation. These methods include adding additional bits to the
payload, blind de-scrambling by the
user equipment (UE), using mapping rules of PSS /
SSS sequences, adding additional reference signals, or indicating through DCI / UCI. These indication methods ensure flexibility and compatibility across different communication scenarios, making our solution adaptable and effective in diverse environments.