A neural predictor for blind equalization of digital communication systems

In digital channel equalization, self-learning techniques are used in the cases where a training period is not available. Considering the transmitted sequence as composed of independent random variables, the equalization task can be done by means of prediction. In this work we propose to use artific...

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Main Authors: Cavalcante, C.C., Montalvao F, J.R., Dorizzi, B., Mota, J.C.M.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Artificial neural networks
Blind equalizers
Cost function
Delay estimation
Digital communication
Digital TV
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Neural networks
Noise figure
Random variables
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Summary:In digital channel equalization, self-learning techniques are used in the cases where a training period is not available. Considering the transmitted sequence as composed of independent random variables, the equalization task can be done by means of prediction. In this work we propose to use artificial neural networks (ANN), instead of a linear prediction device, in order to obtain a better performance. Prediction concepts are revisited and a new self-organized algorithm is proposed to update the first layer in the nonlinear predictor whose aim is to avoid local minimum points in the applied cost function. The second layer is updated by using a classical supervised algorithm. Simulation results are presented which illustrate the performance of this technique.
DOI:10.1109/ASSPCC.2000.882498