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An Efficient FPGA Implementation of a Constant Modulus Algorithm Equalizer for Wireless Telemetry

Schumacher, Robert G., Jr.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1417738709

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2014, Master of Science (M.S.), University of Dayton, Electrical Engineering.
In this manuscript, a real-time Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) implementation for a Constant Modulus Algorithm Equalizer is presented. In many wireless telemetry applications, the presence of multipath in the channel can obscure the intended message. One approach to reduce transmission errors is the application of equalization, with the objective of restoring the received information to an estimate of its original form, prior to demodulation. In situations where no a priori knowledge of the transmission exists, Constant Modulus Algorithm equalizers may be applied, leveraging only the constraint that the ideal transmitted signal exhibits a substantially constant amplitude. The application of the Constant Modulus Algorithm in an FPGA to high bit rate telemetry signals is analyzed, developed and tested. The research and development activity shows that the approach is practical to improve over-the-air bit error rate performance in airborne telemetry applications.
Eric Balster, Ph.D. (Committee Chair)
Russell Hardie, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Guru Subramanyam, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
112 p.
Electrical Engineering
equalizer; equalization; constant modulus algorithm; adaptive equalizer; adaptive equalization; telemetry; PCMFM equalization

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  • Schumacher, Jr., R. G. (2014). An Efficient FPGA Implementation of a Constant Modulus Algorithm Equalizer for Wireless Telemetry [Master's thesis, University of Dayton]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1417738709

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Schumacher, Jr., Robert. An Efficient FPGA Implementation of a Constant Modulus Algorithm Equalizer for Wireless Telemetry. 2014. University of Dayton, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1417738709.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Schumacher, Jr., Robert. "An Efficient FPGA Implementation of a Constant Modulus Algorithm Equalizer for Wireless Telemetry." Master's thesis, University of Dayton, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1417738709

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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