The Design of an Equalizer—Part One [The Analog Mind]
Behzad Razavi
Abstract
Equalizers are widely used in broadband wireline systems. At high data rates, the imperfections of the medium through which the signal travels (the “channel”) become more critical, making equalization an essential function in receivers (Rxs).
Topics & Concepts
WirelineEqualizerEqualization (audio)BroadbandComputer scienceChannel (broadcasting)Electronic engineeringAdaptive equalizerFunction (biology)TelecommunicationsEngineeringWirelessBiologyEvolutionary biologyAdvancements in PLL and VCO TechnologiesVLSI and Analog Circuit TestingPower Line Communications and Noise