DECISION FEEDBACK EQUALIZER METHOD AND APPARATUS

摘要

A decision feedback equalizer is suitable for use with a bipolar return-to-zero receiver. The equalizer determines an output Y(n) (160) based on a compensated received value X(n) (104) and a correction factor, D(n) (141). After receiving X(n), the equalizer then forms an equalized received value X'(n) (107) based on combining X(n) with D(n). The equalizer then determines the output value Y(n) based on comparing X'(n) with a positive threshold, V1 and a negative threshold, V2. When Y(n) is determined to be zero, the equalizer adjusts the stored correction value D(n) by a predetermined value, DELTA , based on whether X'(n) is positive or negative.