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Mitigation of non-linear signal perturbations using truncated volterra-based non-linear echo canceler

US6687235B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2000
Grant dateFeb 3, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B3/23
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A non-linear echo cancellation scheme for a digital transceiver coupled to a wireline medium effectively mitigates against non-linear line perturbations that may cause disruption of digital communication services. A first embodiment employs a fast, linear echo canceler, and a truncated non-linear Volterra canceler coupled to an error cancellation location in the data signal flow path downstream of the data pump's linear equalizer. A second embodiment employs only a nonlinear Volterra echo canceler, the output of which is coupled to an error cancellation location in the data signal flow path upstream of the data pump's linear equalizer. A third embodiment employs a linear echo canceler with high gain setting on selected taps, and a truncated non-linear Volterra canceler coupled to an error cancellation location in the data signal flow path downstream of the data pump's linear equalizer.

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