Computer Science > Information Theory
[Submitted on 15 Feb 2022]
Title:High-Throughput Split-Tree Architecture for Nonbinary SCL Polar Decoder
View PDFAbstract:Nonbinary polar codes defined over Galois field GF(q) have shown improved error-correction performance than binary polar codes using successive-cancellation list (SCL) decoding. However, nonbinary operations are complex and a direct-mapped decoder results in a low throughput, representing difficulties for practical adoptions. In this work, we develop, to the best of our knowledge, the first hardware implementation for nonbinary SCL polar decoding. We present a high-throughput decoder architecture using a split-tree algorithm. The sub-trees are decoded in parallel by smaller sub-decoders with a reconciliation stage to maintain constraints between sub-trees. A skimming algorithm is proposed to reduce the reconciliation complexity for further improved throughput. The split-tree nonbinary SCL (S-NBSCL) polar decoder is prototyped using a 28nm CMOS technology for a (128,64) polar code over GF(256). The decoder delivers 26.1 Mb/s throughput, 11.65 Mb/s/mm$^2$ area efficiency and 28.8 nJ/b energy efficiency, outperforming the direct-mapped decoder by 10.3x, 4.4x and 2.7x, respectively, while achieving excellent error-correction performance.
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