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Supporting ME2PRML and M2EPRML with the same trellis structure

US6680980B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2000
Grant dateJan 20, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L25/03178
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A Viterbi trellis is provided which allows for implementation of either an EPRML type channel or an E2PRML type channel using a single trellis structure. According to a specific embodiment, a trellis is provided which can support a 0 mod 2 EPRML (M2EPRML) channel and a modified E2PRML (ME2PRML) channel.

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