Convergence of Frequency-Domain Iterative MF-DFE for Single-Carrier Modulation

An error transfer chart is introduced to trace the iterative process of the decision feedback equalizer for the single-carrier modulation. In the investigated iterative MF-DFE structure, the forward filter is set to the matched filter to maximize the signal power, while the feedback filter is used to cancel the inter-symbol interference. MMSE detection is applied to minimize the decision error power. The trajectory of iterations is shown in the error transfer chart, in which MF-DFE maps a decision error power to an SINR and MMSE detection further converts the SINR to a new decision error power. The final state of iterations is shown to be the intersection of the MMSE curve and error power transfer curve corresponding to the MF-DFE algorithm. It is shown by simulation that the error transfer chart is a useful tool to analyze the convergence of non-linear iterative equalizers.

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