Title :
Theoretical performance bounds of a probability of bit error estimator used in digital links employing binary block codes
Author :
Jagath-Kumara, K.D.R.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Inf. Sci. & Technol., Massey Univ., Palmerston North, New Zealand
Abstract :
An online and direct estimator used for measuring the post-decoder error probability of communication links that employ both error control coding and modulation is discussed. The estimator is solely dependent on the information available in the received signal and therefore, it does not require transmission of test patterns. The performance bounds are found using both theoretical analysis and computer simulations. A number of block codes are considered for the analysis and it is shown that the estimation accuracy is best once the link is overlaid with the shortest possible block code
Keywords :
AWGN; block codes; digital communication; error statistics; performance evaluation; phase shift keying; probability; telecommunication computing; telecommunication links; binary block codes; bit error estimator; communication links; computer simulations; digital links; direct estimator; error control coding; modulation; online estimator; post-decoder error probability; theoretical analysis; theoretical performance bounds; Binary phase shift keying; Block codes; Decoding; Digital communication; Error analysis; Error probability; Histograms; Phase estimation; Signal to noise ratio; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
On-Line Testing Workshop, 2000. Proceedings. 6th IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Palma de Mallorca
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-0646-1
DOI :
10.1109/OLT.2000.856631
