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System and method for five-level non-causal channel equalization

US7139325B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2002
Grant dateNov 21, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2025/03356
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method are provided for five-level non-casual channel equalization in a communications system. The method comprises: receiving a non-return to zero (NRZ) data stream input; establishing a five-level threshold; comparing the first bit estimate to a second bit value received prior to the first bit; comparing the first bit estimate to a third bit value received subsequent to the first bit; and, in response to the comparisons, determining the value of the first bit. Establishing a five-level threshold includes: establishing thresholds to distinguish a first bit value when the second and third bit values are a “1” value, when the second bit value is a “1” and the third bit value is a “0”, when the second bit value is a “0” and the third bit value is a “1”, when the second and third bit values are a “0” value, and an approximate midway threshold.

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