Optimisation of modified Mueller and Muller algorithm

Optimisation of the modified Mueller and Muller (mM&M) timing error detection algorithm by cancelling its self-noise is presented. Simulation results show that not only is the new algorithm self-noise free, but there are also no symbol slips at medium to high SNR. Short acquisition time, operation on only one sample per symbol to estimate the timing error, and a low complexity are other features of the new algorithm.