Generalizable CSI Feedback with Physics-Based Deep Learning
Analysis
This paper addresses the critical issue of generalizability in deep learning-based CSI feedback for massive MIMO systems. The authors tackle the problem of performance degradation in unseen environments by incorporating physics-based principles into the learning process. This approach is significant because it aims to reduce deployment costs by creating models that are robust across different channel conditions. The proposed EG-CsiNet framework, along with the physics-based distribution alignment, is a novel contribution that could significantly improve the practical applicability of deep learning in wireless communication.
Key Takeaways
- •Addresses the generalizability problem of deep learning-based CSI feedback in unseen environments.
- •Proposes a physics-based distribution alignment approach to improve robustness.
- •Introduces EG-CsiNet, a novel learning framework.
- •Demonstrates significant performance improvements over existing methods in simulations and sim-to-real experiments.
“The proposed EG-CsiNet can robustly reduce the generalization error by more than 3 dB compared to the state-of-the-arts.”