Blind Equalization with Differential Detection for Channels with ISI and Fading

  • Authors:
  • Eloise Tse;Subbarayan Pasupathy

  • Affiliations:
  • Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada M5S 3G4 tsee@comm.utoronto.ca;Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada M5S 3G4

  • Venue:
  • Wireless Personal Communications: An International Journal
  • Year:
  • 1999

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Abstract

Schemes which combine differential detection and blind equalization, to eliminate the need for phase recovery and training sequence, are studied. Decision feedback is also added in an attempt to equalize null and fading channels. Using Godard and Modified Constant Modulus Algorithms (MCMA) new systems are proposed by combining coherent and noncoherent detection with these two algorithms. For MCMA, as it can track the carrier, neither differential detection nor a PLL is required. Contrarily, Godard Algorithm needs either differential detection or a PLL to correct phase error. While the proposed system combining differential detection, blind equalization and decision feedback can indeed, in principle, equalize different channels, the robustness of the system is compromised.