2 research outputs found
Deep-LMS for gigabit transmission over unshielded twisted pair cables
In this paper we propose a rapidly converging LMS algorithm for crosstalk
cancellation. The architecture is similar to deep neural networks, where
multiple layers are adapted sequentially. The application motivating this
approach is gigabit rate transmission over unshielded twisted pairs using a
vectored system. The crosstalk cancellation algorithm uses an adaptive
non-diagonal preprocessing matrix prior to a conventional LMS crosstalk
canceler. The update of the preprocessing matrix is inspired by deep neural
networks. However, since most the operations in the Deep-LMS algorithm are
linear, we are capable of providing an exact convergence speed analysis. The
role of the preprocessing matrix is to speed up the convergence of the
conventional LMS crosstalk canceler and hence the convergence of the overall
system. The Deep-LMS is important for crosstalk cancellation in the novel
G.fast standard, where traditional LMS converges very slowly due to the
ill-conditioned covariance matrix of the received signal at the extended
bandwidth. Simulation results support our analysis and show significant
reduction in convergence time compared to existing LMS variants
Signal Processing for Gigabit-Rate Wireline Communications
Signal processing played an important role in improving the quality of
communications over copper cables in earlier DSL technologies. Even more
powerful signal processing techniques are required to enable a gigabit per
second data rate in the upcoming G.fast standard. This new standard is
different from its predecessors in many respects. In particular, G.fast will
use a significantly higher bandwidth. At such a high bandwidth, crosstalk
between different lines in a binder will reach unprecedented levels, which are
beyond the capabilities of most efficient techniques for interference
mitigation. In this article, we survey the state of the art and research
challenges in the design of signal processing algorithms for the G.fast system,
with a focus on novel research approaches and design considerations for
efficient interference mitigation in G.fast systems. We also detail relevant
VDSL techniques and points out their strengths and limitations for the G.fast
system.Comment: 20 pages, Accepted for publication in the IEEE Signal Processing
Magazine, May 201