Patent ID: 6819630
Filing Date: 2004-11-16
Classification: H04B,H04L

Abstract:
A receiver operable for use in a telemetry system, comprising:a decision feedback equalizer capable of receiving at least one data input channel, said decision feedback equalizer producing an estimated symbol sequence output during a plurality of iterations of operation of said decision feedback equalizer, said decision feedback equalizer further comprising a symbol-by-symbol detector, said symbol-by-symbol detector being operable for receiving said estimated symbol sequence output and operable to produce a symbol-by-symbol detector output for use as feedback within said decision feedback equalizer; a decoder for receiving said estimated symbol sequence output and for producing a decoded output; and an iterative feedback connection between said decoder and said decision feedback equalizer to provide feedback from said decoder for use in at least some of said plurality of iterations of operation of said decision feedback equalizer.