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Method and apparatus for gain normalization of a correlation demodulator

US6853693B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2000
Grant dateFeb 8, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2020

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

Abstract

A correlation demodulator unit (20) having gain normalization includes a correlation demodulator (12) for receiving a signal from a receiver (8). The correlation demodulator has a plurality of correlators (C1-CN) corresponding to a plurality of N correlator outputs. A gain normalizer (15) is coupled to the correlation demodulator for accumulating symbol energy on a symbol by symbol basis for each of the plurality of correlator outputs based upon a current symbol decision providing at least an accumulated value within an accumulator (43) for the plurality of correlators and for normalizing the plurality of N correlator outputs using the accumulated value(s).

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