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Bharat Agarwal and Neel Pandeya
 
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==Executive Summary==
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===Overview===
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This Application Note presents a practical, system-level benchmarking platform leveraging NI USRP software-defined radios (SDRs) and the OpenAirInterface (OAI) 5G/NR stack for evaluating AI-enhanced wireless receivers in real-time. It addresses one of the key challenges in deploying AI/ML at the physical layer-ensuring reliable system performance under real-time constraints.
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===Motivation and Context===
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AI and ML techniques hold promise for improving both wireless and non-wireless KPIs across the stack, from core-level optimization (e.g., load balancing, power savings), to tightly-timed PHY/MAC innovations such as:
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* ML-based digital predistortion to improve power efficiency
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* Neural receivers for channel estimation and symbol detection with improved SNR tolerance
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* Intelligent beam and positioning prediction, even under fast channel dynamics
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Consortia such as 3GPP (Release-18/19) and O-RAN are actively defining how AI/ML can be incorporated into future cellular network standards.
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Revision as of 18:08, 30 October 2025

Application Note Number and Authors

AN-829

Authors

Bharat Agarwal and Neel Pandeya

Executive Summary

Overview

This Application Note presents a practical, system-level benchmarking platform leveraging NI USRP software-defined radios (SDRs) and the OpenAirInterface (OAI) 5G/NR stack for evaluating AI-enhanced wireless receivers in real-time. It addresses one of the key challenges in deploying AI/ML at the physical layer-ensuring reliable system performance under real-time constraints.

Motivation and Context

AI and ML techniques hold promise for improving both wireless and non-wireless KPIs across the stack, from core-level optimization (e.g., load balancing, power savings), to tightly-timed PHY/MAC innovations such as:

  • ML-based digital predistortion to improve power efficiency
  • Neural receivers for channel estimation and symbol detection with improved SNR tolerance
  • Intelligent beam and positioning prediction, even under fast channel dynamics

Consortia such as 3GPP (Release-18/19) and O-RAN are actively defining how AI/ML can be incorporated into future cellular network standards.