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Variable node processing methods and devices for message-passing decoding of non-binary codes

US11476870B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 4, 2019
Grant dateOct 18, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M13/114
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention provide a variable node processing unit for a non-binary error correcting code decoder, the variable node processing unit being configured to receive one check node message and intrinsic reliability metrics, and to generate one variable node message from auxiliary components derived from said one check node message and intrinsic reliability metrics, the intrinsic reliability metrics being derived from a received signal, an auxiliary component comprising an auxiliary symbol and an auxiliary reliability metrics associated with said auxiliary symbol, wherein the variable node processing unit comprises:

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