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Method and apparatus for accurate synchronization using symbol decision feedback

US6130920A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 1998
Grant dateOct 10, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L7/042
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit (12) for symbol decision directed feedback synchronization includes a current synchonization clock (45) that provides an initial sampling point and selects a detector corresponding to a current symbol decision. The circuit further includes a plurality of detectors (31, 32, 33, and 34) including the detector corresponding to the current symbol decision, a buffer (736) for storing the output of the detector corresponding to the current symbol decision and a processor (300) for seeking within a predetermined window about the initial sampling point for an optimum phase value to provide an adjustment signal which is used by the processor to adjust a subsequent symbol's sychronization clock to provide an optimal sampling point.

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