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Automatic Modulation Recognition (AMR) is a critical function in modern communication systems, enabling
efficient utilization of spectrum and improving the adaptability of communication networks. Research in AMR
spans traditional machine learning methods, advancements in deep learning, and innovations in data
3.1.1 SVMh
Support Vector Machines (SVM) have been a cornerstone in early AMR systems due to their robustness in
handling high-dimensional feature spaces. SVMs rely heavily on feature engineering, where domain-specific
features such as high-order cumulants, cyclostationary features, or wavelet transforms are extracted from the
received signals. These features allow the SVM to separate different modulation types effectively ([1])([2])([3]).
For instance, feature-based methods combined with SVM classifiers have demonstrated high accuracy in
additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) environments. However, their performance often degrades under fading
channels or low SNR conditions, primarily due to the challenges in extracting noise-resilient features ([1])([4])
([5]). Hybrid approaches that integrate SVM with preprocessing techniques, such as Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests,
Deep learning methods have revolutionized AMR by providing end-to-end solutions that do not require manual
feature extraction. These methods have achieved significant breakthroughs in classification accuracy and
3.2.1 CNN
Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) are extensively used for AMR due to their ability to process high-
dimensional data and learn hierarchical features. CNNs are particularly effective in extracting spatial and
temporal patterns from spectrograms, constellation diagrams, and IQ data. For instance, a CNN-based AMR
system achieved over 93% accuracy on the RadioML dataset by leveraging data preprocessing and advanced
Bispectrum-based CNNs, which use amplitude spectrums of bispectrum (ASB) as input, have shown outstanding
classification performance in low SNR environments. These networks achieve recognition rates exceeding 97.7%
under moderate noise conditions([7])([8]). Feature fusion approaches, which combine multiple representations
such as IQ sequences, amplitude-phase data, and constellation diagrams, further enhance CNN performance by
The combination of fully connected Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) and CNNs has been shown to improve
classification accuracy, especially for distinguishing between modulation types with subtle differences. For
example, a DNN-CNN hybrid system was proposed to handle complex modulation schemes like QPSK and
16QAM. This