The use of evolutionary optimisation in channel equalisation

This paper outlines the use of an Evolutionary Algorithm (EA) to perform the Equalisation of a non minimum phase channel. Conventional techniques utilising first and second order approximations of the error surface, have been demonstrated to be ineffective in achieving an optimal solution in continuous simulations, and have proved incapable of dealing with the more difficult non minumum phase problems. Using an EA, this paper will show how a consistent, near optimal, solution can be achieved.