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Harnessing Integration of Symbol-Rate Equalizer and Timing Recovery for Enhanced Stability

  • Adrian Francisco Ramirez (Digital Communications Laboratory, Faculty of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences, National University of Cordoba) ;
  • Felipe Pasquevich (Digital Communications Laboratory, Faculty of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences, National University of Cordoba) ;
  • Graciela Corral Briones (Digital Communications Laboratory, Faculty of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences, National University of Cordoba)
  • Received : 2023.11.05
  • Accepted : 2024.03.29
  • Published : 2024.06.30
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Abstract

This research conducted a comparative analysis of two communication systems. The first system utilizes a conventional series configuration consisting of a symbol-rate least mean square (LMS) equalizer followed by a timing recovery loop. The second system introduces an innovative approach that integrates a symbol-rate LMS equalizer and a timing recovery component within a single loop, allowing mutual feedback between the two blocks. In this integrated system, the equalizer also provides timing error information, thereby eliminating the requirement for a separate threshold error detector. This study examines the performance curves of both system configurations. The simulation results revealed that the integrated system may offer improved stability in terms of multiple transmission challenges, including phase and frequency offsets and intersymbol interference. Further analysis and discussion highlight the significant insights and implications of the proposed architecture. Overall, the present findings provide an alternative perspective on the joint implementation of equalization and timing recovery in communication systems.

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Acknowledgement

We would like to thank Editage (www.editage.co.kr) for English language editing. Moreover, we value the support of the National Scientific and Technical Research Council.

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