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Equalizer with decision feedback frequency tracking and bit decoding for spread spectrum communications

US7236510B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2003
Grant dateJun 26, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L25/03114
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A spread spectrum communications system adapted to receive simultaneous signals from multiple transmitters, separates frequency error and equalizes and decodes continuous streams of data sets from a plurality of matched filters with frequency correction and which sorts through data and successfully decodes data bits. The spread spectrum communications system includes a transmitter and a receiver. The receiver includes an RF receiver. At least one PNB matched filter receives signals from the RF receiver. A plurality of frequency shifters receives a signal from the at least one PNB matched filter. A plurality of PNA matched filters receives data from the at least one PNB matched filter and the plurality of frequency shifters. An equalizer/decoder receives signals from the plurality of PNA matched filters.

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