A Novel Variable-Order Threshold Serial Belief Propagation-Based Decoding Algorithm for LT Codes

The belief propagation (BP) algorithm is a widely adopted iterative decoding method for Luby transform (LT) codes. However, the conventional log-likelihood ratio BP (LLR-BP) decoder exhibits inherent limitations in additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) channels. These limitations include high computa...

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Main Authors: Weibai Sun, Shuyan Ni, Tuofeng Lei, Rui Yang
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author Weibai Sun
Shuyan Ni
Tuofeng Lei
Rui Yang
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Rui Yang
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description The belief propagation (BP) algorithm is a widely adopted iterative decoding method for Luby transform (LT) codes. However, the conventional log-likelihood ratio BP (LLR-BP) decoder exhibits inherent limitations in additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) channels. These limitations include high computational complexity, slow convergence speed, and limited decoding efficiency. To address these challenges, we propose a variable-order threshold serial belief propagation (VOT-SBP) algorithm. The proposed algorithm integrates the serial belief propagation (SBP) method with a reliability metric for check nodes, enabling accurate determination of the sequence for message updates. In addition, by introducing an adaptive threshold for correcting check node information, the algorithm effectively eliminates redundant update actions throughout the decoding process. Simulation results demonstrate a 63.6% reduction in iteration count compared to BP for long-length codes at medium to high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and a 17.4% decrease in computational overhead. This approach enhances both decoding performance and convergence efficiency.
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spelling doaj-art-e3535574234e4f81b48f4c7eeadbce2f2025-08-20T03:41:46ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362025-01-011313764213765110.1109/ACCESS.2025.359242911095697A Novel Variable-Order Threshold Serial Belief Propagation-Based Decoding Algorithm for LT CodesWeibai Sun0https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8375-161XShuyan Ni1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2278-4005Tuofeng Lei2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8199-8276Rui Yang3https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8804-6726Key Laboratory of Intelligent Space TTC&O, Ministry of Education, Space Engineering University, Beijing, ChinaKey Laboratory of Intelligent Space TTC&O, Ministry of Education, Space Engineering University, Beijing, ChinaKey Laboratory of Intelligent Space TTC&O, Ministry of Education, Space Engineering University, Beijing, ChinaKey Laboratory of Intelligent Space TTC&O, Ministry of Education, Space Engineering University, Beijing, ChinaThe belief propagation (BP) algorithm is a widely adopted iterative decoding method for Luby transform (LT) codes. However, the conventional log-likelihood ratio BP (LLR-BP) decoder exhibits inherent limitations in additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) channels. These limitations include high computational complexity, slow convergence speed, and limited decoding efficiency. To address these challenges, we propose a variable-order threshold serial belief propagation (VOT-SBP) algorithm. The proposed algorithm integrates the serial belief propagation (SBP) method with a reliability metric for check nodes, enabling accurate determination of the sequence for message updates. In addition, by introducing an adaptive threshold for correcting check node information, the algorithm effectively eliminates redundant update actions throughout the decoding process. Simulation results demonstrate a 63.6% reduction in iteration count compared to BP for long-length codes at medium to high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and a 17.4% decrease in computational overhead. This approach enhances both decoding performance and convergence efficiency.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11095697/Belief propagation algorithmLT codesAWGN channelserial decodingthreshold
spellingShingle Weibai Sun
Shuyan Ni
Tuofeng Lei
Rui Yang
A Novel Variable-Order Threshold Serial Belief Propagation-Based Decoding Algorithm for LT Codes
IEEE Access
Belief propagation algorithm
LT codes
AWGN channel
serial decoding
threshold
title A Novel Variable-Order Threshold Serial Belief Propagation-Based Decoding Algorithm for LT Codes
title_full A Novel Variable-Order Threshold Serial Belief Propagation-Based Decoding Algorithm for LT Codes
title_fullStr A Novel Variable-Order Threshold Serial Belief Propagation-Based Decoding Algorithm for LT Codes
title_full_unstemmed A Novel Variable-Order Threshold Serial Belief Propagation-Based Decoding Algorithm for LT Codes
title_short A Novel Variable-Order Threshold Serial Belief Propagation-Based Decoding Algorithm for LT Codes
title_sort novel variable order threshold serial belief propagation based decoding algorithm for lt codes
topic Belief propagation algorithm
LT codes
AWGN channel
serial decoding
threshold
url https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11095697/
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