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Detection of errors in the results of turbo decoding is performed while decoding is being repeated. If absence of errors is detected, the results of decoding are output, even though repetition of the decoding operation is in progress, and further decoding is discontinued. Further, the number of times errors are detected in decoded results when decoding has been performed a set number of times is monitored and the decoding operation is executed again if the number of times errors are detected is equal to or less than a set value. Further, one of first and second decoded results output from first and second elementary decoders that construct a turbo decoder is selected as appropriate and is then output.
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A reconfigurable turbo decoder comprising N processing units. Each of the N processing units receives soft input data samples and decodes the received soft input data samples. The N processing units operate independently such that a first processing unit may be selected to decode the received soft input data samples while a second processing unit may be disabled. The number of processing units selected to decode the soft input data samples is determined by a data rate of the received soft input data samples. The reconfigurable turbo decoder also comprises N input data memories that store the received soft input data samples and N extrinsic information memories that store extrinsic information generated by the N processing units. Each of the N processing units is capable of reading from and writing to each of the N input data memories and each of the N extrinsic information memories.
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Error correction coding across multiple channels is provided in multi-channel transmission systems. Specifically, redundancy is provided by selecting a portion of original data from each of a plurality of original channels, performing at least one encoding operation using the portions of original data to produce at least one portion of redundancy data, including the portion of redundancy data in at least one redundancy channel, and transmitting the redundancy channel along with the original channels. Error correction is achieved by receiving at least one redundancy channel and a plurality of original channels, selecting a portion of redundancy data from the redundancy channel, selecting a portion of original data from each of the original channels, and performing at least one decoding operation using the portion of redundancy data and the portions of original data to correct at least one error in the portions of original data.
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Method and apparatus for Min star calculations in a Map decoder. Min star calculations are performed by a circuit that includes a first circuit that performs an Min(A,B) operation simultaneously with a circuit that calculates a −log(1+e−|A−B|) value. The sign bit of the A−B calculation is used to select whether A or B is a minimum. The A−B calculation is also used to select either −log(1+e−|A−B|) or −log(1+e−|B−A|) as the correct calculation. In order to hasten the selection of either −log(1+e−|A−B|) or −log(1+e−|B−A|) as the correct calculation the apparatus does not wait for the A−B calculation to complete. Any bit of the A−B calculation between the third bit and final (sign bit) can be used for the selection. If an incorrect value is selected a log saturation circuit may correct the value. In addition an offset may be added −log(1+e−|A−B|) or −log(1+e−|B−A|) to assure that the calculation does not become negative, necessitating the use of an additional sign bit thereby increasing circuit complexity and slowing down the calculation. Additionally the log terms are computed based on a partial result of the A−B calculation.
摘要翻译:地图解码器中Min Star计算的方法和装置。 最小星号计算由包括与计算-log(1 + e <| A-B | SUP>)值的电路同时执行Min(A,B)操作的第一电路的电路执行。 A-B计算的符号位用于选择A或B是否为最小值。 AB计算还用于选择-log(1 + e - | AB | SUP>)或-log(1 + e - | BA | SUP>)作为正确的计算 。 为了加速-log(1 + e - | AB | SUP>)或-log(1 + e - | BA | SUP>)的选择作为正确的计算 设备不等待AB计算完成。 第三位和第三位(符号位)之间的A-B计算的任何位都可用于选择。 如果选择了不正确的值,日志饱和电路可能会更正该值。 此外,可以添加偏移量-log(1 + e < - > AB | SUP>)或-log(1 + e < - > BA | SUP>),以确保计算 不会变成负值,需要使用额外的符号位,从而增加电路复杂性并减慢计算。 另外,基于A-B计算的部分结果来计算对数项。
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A method for parallel concatenated (Turbo) encoding and decoding. Turbo encoders receive a sequence of input data tuples and encode them. The input sequence may correspond to a sequence of an original data source, or to an already coded data sequence such as provided by a Reed-Solomon encoder. A turbo encoder generally comprises two or more encoders separated by one or more interleavers. The input data tuples may be interleaved using a modulo scheme in which the interleaving is according to some method (such as block or random interleaving) with the added stipulation that the input tuples may be interleaved only to interleaved positions having the same modulo−N (where N is an integer) as they have in the input data sequence. If all the input tuples are encoded by all encoders then output tuples can be chosen sequentially from the encoders and no tuples will be missed. If the input tuples comprise multiple bits, the bits may be interleaved independently to interleaved positions having the same modulo−N and the same bit position. This may improve the robustness of the code. A first encoder may have no interleaver or all encoders may have interleavers, whether the input tuple bits are interleaved independently or not. Modulo type interleaving also allows decoding in parallel.
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A turbo decoder having two modes of operation decodes received information as per an N-state Radix-K trellis where N and K are integers equal to 1 or greater. The turbo decoder uses an in-line addressing technique that allows it to operate as a Serial Convolutional Code decoder in the first mode of operation and a Parallel Convolutional Code decoder in the second mode of operation. The decoder uses an in line addressing technique that allows it to use the same block of memory to store and retrieve states of the trellis as it processes received information. The turbo decoder can also operate as per an N-state Radix-K trellis where N is an integer equal to 2 or greater and K is an integer equal to 4 or greater.
摘要:
A method for parallel concatenated (Turbo) encoding and decoding. Turbo encoders receive a sequence of input data tuples and encode them. The input sequence may correspond to a sequence of an original data source, or to an already coded data sequence such as provided by a Reed-Soloman encoder. A turbo encoder generally comprises two or more encoders separated by one or more interleavers. The input data tuples may be interleaved using a modulo scheme in which the interleaving is according to some method (such as block or random interleaving) with the added stipulation that the input tuples may be interleaved only to interleaved positions having the same modulo-N (where N is an integer) as they have in the input data sequence. If all the input tuples are encoded by all encoders then output tuples can be chosen sequentially from the encoders and no tuples will be missed. If the input tuples comprise multiple bits, the bits may be interleaved independently to interleaved positions having the same modulo-N and the same bit position. This may improve the robustness of the code. A first encoder may have no interleaver or all encoders may have interleavers, whether the input tuple bits are interleaved independently or not. Modulo type interleaving also allows decoding in parallel.
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A method of normalization of forward metric (alpha) and reverse metric (beta) in a MAP decoder. In a map decoder log values of probabilities may be continually added. This continual addition can overflow limited size registers set aside to hold the alpha or beta values. This overflow may be overcome by subtracting a constant value from all of the alpha or beta values when they have reached a certain value, a process called normalization. Subtracting a constant value however may slow down the computation. Instead of adversely affecting the computation speed however the detection of a constant value may occur on one decoding cycle and the normalization may occur on the succeeding decoding cycle. Additionally instead of using a traditional subtraction circuit a multiplexor type circuit can be used to direct either zeros, in the normalization case, or a most significant bit(s), in the case where the computation were proceeding without normalization, into the register holding the alpha or beta values. Additionally to minimize the impact on the computation by the normalization process, the multiplexor circuit can be set by the previous decoder cycle so that the computation does not have to wait for the multiplexor to be set to normalization or normal computation.
摘要:
Detection of errors in the results of turbo decoding is performed while decoding is being repeated. If absence of errors is detected, the results of decoding are output, even though repetition of the decoding operation is in progress, and further decoding is discontinued. Further, the number of times errors are detected in decoded results when decoding has been performed a set number of times is monitored and the decoding operation is executed again if the number of times errors are detected is equal to or less than a set value. Further, one of first and second decoded results output from first and second elementary decoders that construct a turbo decoder is selected as appropriate and is then output.
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A method and apparatus for channel encoding and channel decoding in a wireless communication system are provided. The channel encoding method includes generating a first parity set and a second parity set based on information bits, determining a number of additional parity bits based on a number of the information bits and a required coding rate, generating the determined number of additional parity bits using the information bits, and generating a codeword including the information bits, the first parity set, the second parity set, and the generated additional parity bits.