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Robust transmit/feedback alignment

US8437424B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2010
Grant dateMay 7, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L25/03343
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Performing digital predistortion (DPD) for widely spaced narrowband signals, such as the signal used in multi-carrier GSM, can be very difficult. Here, a system is provided the performs DPD for widely spaced narrowband signals. In particular, this system uses a polynomial curve for values of a cross-correlation function (above a predetermined threshold) to determine a delay estimate, which allows for a more robust and accurate system.

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