A new iterative decoding (ID) scheme is suggested for bit-interleaved
coded modulation (BICM). The bit-metric generation at the demodulator
is optimised with the soft-output feedback from the convolutional deco
der. Computer simulation results indicate that BICM-ID, with a few ite
rations, significantly outperforms conventional trellis coded modulati
on and is therefore another promising technique to achieve large codin
g gain without bandwidth expansion.