Blind Adaptive Channel Equalization Algorithms for QAM Signals Based on the Constant Modulus Algorithm

Blind Adaptive Channel Equalization Algorithms for QAM Signals Based on the Constant Modulus Algorithm
Author: Antoinette Michele Beasley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2006
Genre: Digital communications
ISBN:

The goal of a blind adaptive equalizer in digital communications is to compensate for the effects of intersymbol interference (ISI) without knowledge of the channel or the intended signal. Instead, only the statistics of the signal constellation are used. The constant modulus algorithm (CMA) is the most popular blind adaptive equalization algorithm used today because of its relative simplicity and effectiveness in equalizing constant-modulus signals. Although CMA does offer some equalization of non-constant modulus signals, such as quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM), it can suffer from slower convergence and higher residual ISI when considering such two-dimensional signal constellations. In this dissertation, the well-known constant-modulus algorithm (CMA) and its shortcomings when applied to QAM signals are discussed and illustrated. Then some algorithms designed to improve the performance of CMA are discussed, specifically the alphabet-matched algorithm (AMA) and the multimodulus algorithm (MMA). The use of algorithms such as AMA and MMA is intended to make a CMA-based blind adaptive equalization algorithm better suited for the equalization of QAM signals, as they, unlike CMA, consider both the amplitude and the phase of the equalizer output. Using AMA, a combined CMA+AMA cost function technique and a block decision feedback equalization (DFE) scheme are proposed, which allow for compensation of a number of the shortcomings of CMA only equalization and improve equalizer performance while adding only minimal complexity. The improvements in equalizer performance are shown through performance evaluation via simulation. It will be shown that the proposed algorithms provide faster, and sometimes more accurate, convergence, reduces residual ISI and/or increases final accuracy. -- Abstract.

Blind Equalization with the Lattice Constant Modulus Algorithm

Blind Equalization with the Lattice Constant Modulus Algorithm
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 8
Release: 1993
Genre:
ISBN:

This paper presents an evaluation of the performance of the lattice constant modulus algorithm (LCMA) in blind channel equalization. The convergence performance of LCMA is compared to that of its transversal counterpart in equalizing the distortion of four progressively more stressing f-mite impulse response channels for 8-PSK and 16-QAM signals. The results indicate that while the convergence behavior of both algorithms depends strongly on the transmitted constellation, LCMA exhibits superior performance for 16-QAM as the spectral dynamic range of the channel increases. Adaptive equalization, Digital communications.

Blind Equalization and Identification

Blind Equalization and Identification
Author: Zhi Ding
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2018-10-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1482270730

This text seeks to clarify various contradictory claims regarding capabilities and limitations of blind equalization. It highlights basic operating conditions and potential for malfunction. The authors also address concepts and principles of blind algorithms for single input multiple output (SIMO) systems and multi-user extensions of SIMO equalization and identification.

The Whole Story Behind Blind Adaptive Equalizers/ Blind Deconvolution

The Whole Story Behind Blind Adaptive Equalizers/ Blind Deconvolution
Author: Monika Pinchas
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2012
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1608053520

It is well known that Intersymbol (ISI) Interference is a limiting factor in many communication environments where it causes an irreducible degradation of the bit error rate (BER) thus imposing an upper limit on the data symbol rate. In order to overcome the ISI problem, an equalizer is implemented in those systems. Among the three types of equalizers - non-blind, semi-blind and blind - the blind equalizer has the benefit of bandwidth saving and there is no need of going through a training phase. Blind equalization algorithms are essentially adaptive filtering algorithms designed such that they do not require the external supply of a desired response to generate the error signal in the output of the adaptive equalization filter. the algorithms generate an estimate of the desired response by applying a nonlinear transformation to sequences involved in the adaptation process. This nonlinearity is designed to minimize a cost function that is implicitly based on higher order statistics (HOS) according to one approach, or calculated directly according to the Bayes rules. The Whole Story behind Blind Adaptive Equalizers/ Blind Deconvolution gives the readers a full understanding on the blind deconvolution. the e-book covers a variety of blind deconvolution/equalization methods based on both cost functions and Bayes rules where simulation results are supplied to support the theory. These include the Maximum Entropy density approximation technique and the Edgeworth Expansion approach used in various blind equalizers. It also describes the relationship between the cost function approach and the approach taken according to Bayes rules. the e-book deals also with the effect of various system parameters (such as the step-size parameter or the equalizer's tap length) have on the obtained equalization performance. This e-book will be of particular interest to advanced communications engineering undergraduate students, graduate students, university instructors and signal processing researchers.

Simplified Robust Adaptive Detection and Beamforming for Wireless Communications

Simplified Robust Adaptive Detection and Beamforming for Wireless Communications
Author: Ayman ElNashar
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2018-08-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118938240

This book presents an alternative and simplified approaches for the robust adaptive detection and beamforming in wireless communications. It adopts several systems models including DS/CDMA, OFDM/MIMO with antenna array, and general antenna arrays beamforming model. It presents and analyzes recently developed detection and beamforming algorithms with an emphasis on robustness. In addition, simplified and efficient robust adaptive detection and beamforming techniques are presented and compared with exiting techniques. Practical examples based on the above systems models are provided to exemplify the developed detectors and beamforming algorithms. Moreover, the developed techniques are implemented using MATLAB—and the relevant MATLAB scripts are provided to help the readers to develop and analyze the presented algorithms. em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"Simplified Robust Adaptive Detection and Beamforming for Wireless Communications starts by introducing readers to adaptive signal processing and robust adaptive detection. It then goes on to cover Wireless Systems Models. The robust adaptive detectors and beamformers are implemented using the well-known algorithms including LMS, RLS, IQRD-RLS, RSD, BSCMA, CG, and SD. The robust detection and beamforming are derived based on the existing detectors/beamformers including MOE, PLIC, LCCMA, LCMV, MVDR, BSCMA, and MBER. The adopted cost functions include MSE, BER, CM, MV, and SINR/SNR.