Constrained adaptive equalizer

TL;DR: In this article, a constrained adaptive equalizer (10) is proposed for a digital communication system receiver combining transversal and decision feedback equalization techniques, which can be used for either passband or baseband equalization and for either complex signals, such as CAM signals, or real signals such as baseband single side band signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a constrained adaptive equalizer (10) for use in a digital communication system receiver combining transversal and decision feedback equalization techniques. The constrained adaptive equalizer (10) uses a constraint on the taps of the transversal section (13) of the equalizer which has both leading and lagging taps. These constraints force the transversal equalizer (13) to correct only the leading echoes of a received digital signal (12) in a communication system and treat them as if they resulted only from phase distortion. The constrained adaptive equalizer (10) provides a means for equalization that minimizes noise amplification while reducing inter-symbol interference. The transversal segment (13) of the constrained adaptive equalizer (10) approximate the phase equalizer by constraining its multiplying coefficients in accordance with the symmetry of the differential delay characteristic of the transmission medium around a signal carrier frequency. This constrained transversal decision feedback equalizer combination can be used for either passband or baseband equalization and for either complex signals, such as CAM signals, or real signals, such as baseband single side band signal.