Reducing equalizer error propagation with a low complexity soft output Viterbi decoder

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PATENT NO 7697642
APP PUB NO 20070242740A1
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11405349

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Novel systems and methods are described in which performance of equalizers can be improved by reducing the effects of error propagation in equalizers that use a Viterbi Decoder. Systems and methods of symbol correction in prediction decision feedback equalization architectures are described including systems and methods that include an enhanced Viterbi decoder and novel methods of symbol correction to obtain better system performance. The use of a blending algorithm is described to reduce errors in symbol decoding. Histories of deep trace back depth symbols can be maintained to enable more accurate decisions. Systems and methods described can provide advantage in the feedback path of adaptive equalizers in trellis decoders. The invention provides novel techniques for improving the performance of equalizers by reducing the effects of error propagation in equalizers that use a Viterbi Decoder.

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TECHWELL LLC1001 MURPHY RANCH ROAD MILPITAS MN 95035

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Kim, Jin Hong Lake Zurich, US 115 806

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