Bit-loading algorithms for OFDM with adaptive cyclic prefix length in PLC channels

The achievable rate of OFDM systems is not necessarily maximized when deploying a cyclic prefix (CP) as long as the channel impulse response. Even though for shorter CP lengths both inter-symbol and inter-carrier interference do occur, the rate gain offered by a shortened CP may exceed the losses due to interference. In this paper we address the problem of CP length adaptation and we propose practical bit-loading algorithms that include the CP adaptation.