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Advantages
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Strong multipath tolerance
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Each sub-carrier is independent
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Spectrally Efficient
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Square spectrum
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Allows QAM and PSK subcarrier modulation
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Disadvantages
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Sensitive to frequency errors (ferror<1% of sub
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carrier spacing)
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Requires linear amplification
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Has a high peak to average power ratio (9-12dB)
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