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Fast digital carrier frequency error estimation algorithm using synchronization sequence

US7630428B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2005
Grant dateDec 8, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2027/0067
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for determining carrier frequency error of a serial offset quadrature pulse shaped signal, such as a minimum shift keyed (MSK) signal, are disclosed. Carrier frequency error is determined by receiving a quadrature pulse shaped signal having a synchronization sequence, detecting synchronization of the quadrature pulse shaped signal, and storing a baseband inphase (I) signal and a baseband quadrature (Q) signal of the synchronization sequence while detecting synchronization. After detecting synchronization, segments of the stored baseband I and Q signals are read and correlated with a spreading sequence. Carrier frequency error is then estimated based on phase differences between each of the correlated segments.

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