Error Control Coding, Second Edition

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A reorganized and comprehensive major revision of a classic book, this edition provides a bridge between introductory digital communications and more advanced treatment of information theory. Completely updated to cover the latest developments, it presents state-of-the-art error control techniques. Coverage of the fundamentals of coding and the applications of codes to the design of real error control systems. Contains the most recent developments of coded modulation, trellises for codes, soft-decision decoding algorithms, turbo coding for reliable data transmission and other areas. There are two new chapters on Reed-Solomon codes & concatenated coding schemes. Also contains hundreds of new and revised examples; and more than 200 illustrations of code structures, encoding and decoding circuits and error performance of many important codes and error control coding systems. Appropriate for those with minimum mathematical background as a comprehensive reference for coding theory.

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Amazing book.......2007-07-13

I have the first version of this book. Now I am so glad to have the second version too. It has great improvement. It added quite lot of recent FEC tech in, including Turbo coding, LDPC coding. Besides, it is quite easy for a engineer to understand, not awkward as some math equation filled textbooks. Its block diagram can be easily understood by an engineer like me. Amazing book!

Both clear and complete.......2007-05-15

Not only does this book contain almost all the important information about coding you could hope for, but it's written in such a clear way with such a consistent notation that it's also wonderful for learning. This book is more than twice as long as the first edition and serves as a great graduate-level text or reference for someone designing ECC systems.

Foremost book in the field.......2004-10-19

I had the previous version of this book as my text at USC. This version is a huge improvement over the last one. This one covers all the new advances and adds emphasis on the use of coding to communications channels. A complaint I had of the last version was that it under-emphasized coding gains and Eb/N0 vs. BER performance figures. This book has overcome many of those difficulties. It is still a bit ponderous in places but then it is the only book that covers the material in this much detail, truly a Bible of the field. It is a great graduate level text and a must-have book for any comm engineer. Charan Langton complextoreal.com

very useful for both beginners and experts.......1999-06-12

a very detailed book for getting into Galois field arithmetics, cyclic codes, convolutional codes, ... As a very beginner I had no big problems understanding the content. I am not the type of guy who could understand just by reading the theory - this book gives a lot of very useful examples, so you could call it fun reading it!

Excellent applications-based approach to Error Correction.......1998-10-05

Lin and Costello produced an excellent text which is targeted towards engineers as opposed to mathematicians. The mathematics behind error correction can be extremely intensive and, with other texts, I quickly become lost in complex proofs. Lin and Costello present error correction in method, with plenty of good examples, which those who need to know how to apply it can understand and the gory details of the theory are not as important. I used this book as my introduction to error correction and it continues to be a great reference book. The only drawback in it is since it was published in '82, it stops at convolutional coding and does not cover trellis-coded modulation or turbo codes.

Error-Control Techniques for Digital Communication

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Error-Control Techniques for Digital Communication
Arnold M. Michelson , and Allen H. Levesque
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This practical handbook provides communication systems engineers with guidance in the application of error-control coding. It emphasizes the fundamental concepts of coding theory while minimizing the use of mathematical tools...demonstrates the role of coding in communication system design...shows the performance gains achievable with coding...illustrates how codes should be used and how to select the right code parameters...discusses the decoding techniques that should be considered and how they are implemented...and examines how detailed performance results are obtained.

Error Control Systems for Digital Communication and Storage

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Of Superb Character
A very concise, to-the-point text.....
Beginners... Don't waste your money
Well written by already outdated
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Error Control Systems for Digital Communication and Storage
Stephen B. Wicker
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Of Superb Character.......2006-11-06

I used this text in a course at Georgia Tech. It's a fine text on the fundamentals of coding theory. Coding being a rather rarified subject, the opportunities to apply it are few and far between.

So instead of discussing this text's specific topic, I would like to provide the general members of this great Amazon community with one former student's testimonial as to its author's character: Stephen B. Wicker.

Back in the day, when I was up for admittance to Georgia Tech, I visited the campus and spoke with 4 or 5 professors: one was Stephen Wicker, another was Gordon Stuber.

My experience with Gordon Stuber was one marred by obscene depravity. The mere act of my walking into his office triggered his spewing forth ten whole minutes of bone-chilling condemnations peppered with unrepeatable profanity. I can never forget looking at my watch wondering whether I should just run. Once he seemed completely spent, though he might've been just catching his breath, I spoke up and matter-of-factly stated that I wasn't looking for money from him nor from any of his industrial sources and should I attend Georgia Tech it would be on e-funds (department funding and/or a Presidential Fellowship). He said, "Oh! Well, that's different."

Fearing for my life and taking this brief change in tone as perhaps my one and only chance to exit from his presence with some grace and part of my being still intact, I cordially wished him good day and walked out of his office calmly until well out of view. Then in the safe anonymity of a main corridor abounding in the soothing hustle and bustle of student foot-traffic, a flood of thoughts and emotions began to wash over me. I clearly remember the next 20 to 25 minutes while reflecting upon this unusual encounter with a soul who should be similar to Santa yet unmistakably resembles Satan.**

In comparison, my experience with Stephen Wicker was one graced by human virtue. For professor Wicker is a paragon of affability. Prof. Wicker spoke professionally with me for about 3 minutes, briefly glanced at my undergraduate transcript and C.V. He then said, "You're a shoe in for a presidential fellowship." Then, for the next 20 to 25 minutes, Wicker spoke about his wife, children, and love of the French experience while teaching at Georgia Tech Lorraine.

Well, it turns out that I did get a Georgia Tech Presidential Fellowship. Alas, within a few months of my arrival at Tech, Wicker announced his imminent departure for Cornell. Still, he had a few choice departing words for Stuber, yet those I have chosen to keep private and to myself.

Anyway, this is a fine book written by someone with superb character.

**(Satan in the sense of one whose nature is Evil. And Evil as defined in People of the Lie by M. Scott Peck).

Just FYI: in my mind, an institution should never allow Gordon Stuber, whose character towards students is this extremely and obviously flawed, be one of its representatives, let alone one of its tenured professors.

A very concise, to-the-point text............2001-07-24

This is an exhaustive text on practically every known technique used in practical error correction/detection. Every individual technique is outlined in a seperate chapter, with a lot of stress on the practical implementation issues, though it does go heavy on the computational nuances at some places.

This book shall require you to have a very solid background on vector/matrix math, and also Galois field arithmetic. Some basic knowledge of Communication System models is also recommended, though not mandatory.

The down side of the book is that it does not give exhaustive mathematical proofs of the various algorithms (It was not the original intention of the author in the first place, though it's inclusion would have been really helpful), and secondly, there is no comparative analysis of the various algorithms. In this regard, implementing them in C/C++ could be very instructive to the discerning student.

Beginners... Don't waste your money.......2000-09-09

In contradiction to an earlier post which expressed this was a good book for beginners, I would highly recommend beginners and those with desire for practical implementation to buy Lin and Costello's book. This book lacks in the quality and quantity of its examples. It may serve as a good reference for the more theoretically motivated person (e.g., those in the academic publishing community) but if you want to own just one book, don't get this one.

Well written by already outdated.......2000-08-23

The book is very well written specially as an introductory book. However, some important derivations & discussions are missing. Two examples:(1) there is a whole chapter on BCH and Reed Solomon decoding without the derivation of the Berlekamp-Massey decoding algorithm, not even in the appendeix. (2) When discussing different decoding algorithm, no effort is spent in quantifying the complexity of different algorithms. So, the reader has to take the author's word that algorithm X is simpler than algorithm Y. Current hot topics such as Soft decoding of BCH and Reed Solomon codes is not discussed, except for the traditinal erasure decoding algorithm. Similarly, iterative decoding is not discussed; instead we have the outdated Fano and Stack algorithms that are usually covered in older books.

In summary the book is well explained but the subjects are not well chosen.

Good Reference Book.......2000-03-24

I use this book at work and several co-worker have borrowed the book. Evereyone who has used the book has found it very useful. The book has been used as a reference for implementing error-correcting codes on FPGAs. The examples in the book are excellent and the book could be used as a comprehensive text on error correction. The author starts with the basics and goes into great detail on both block and convolutional codes.

Error Correction Coding: Mathematical Methods and Algorithms

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A great book by a great teacher
A very well written Introduction to Coding Theory

Error Correction Coding: Mathematical Methods and Algorithms
Todd K. Moon
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An unparalleled learning tool and guide to error correction coding

Error correction coding techniques allow the detection and correction of errors occurring during the transmission of data in digital communication systems. These techniques are nearly universally employed in modern communication systems, and are thus an important component of the modern information economy.

Error Correction Coding: Mathematical Methods and Algorithms provides a comprehensive introduction to both the theoretical and practical aspects of error correction coding, with a presentation suitable for a wide variety of audiences, including graduate students in electrical engineering, mathematics, or computer science. The pedagogy is arranged so that the mathematical concepts are presented incrementally, followed immediately by applications to coding. A large number of exercises expand and deepen students' understanding. A unique feature of the book is a set of programming laboratories, supplemented with over 250 programs and functions on an associated Web site, which provides hands-on experience and a better understanding of the material. These laboratories lead students through the implementation and evaluation of Hamming codes, CRC codes, BCH and R-S codes, convolutional codes, turbo codes, and LDPC codes.

This text offers both "classical" coding theory-such as Hamming, BCH, Reed-Solomon, Reed-Muller, and convolutional codes-as well as modern codes and decoding methods, including turbo codes, LDPC codes, repeat-accumulate codes, space time codes, factor graphs, soft-decision decoding, Guruswami-Sudan decoding, EXIT charts, and iterative decoding. Theoretical complements on performance and bounds are presented. Coding is also put into its communications and information theoretic context and connections are drawn to public key cryptosystems.

Ideal as a classroom resource and a professional reference, this thorough guide will benefit electrical and computer engineers, mathematicians, students, researchers, and scientists.

An Instructor's Manual presenting detailed solutions to all the problems in the book is available from the Wiley editorial department.

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"Error correction coding techniques allow the detection and correction of errors occurring during the transmission of data in digital communication systems. These techniques are nearly universally employed in modern communication systems, and are thus an important component of the modern information economy.

Error Correction Coding: Mathematical Methods and Algorithms provides a comprehensive introduction to both the theoretical and practical aspects of error correction coding, with a presentation suitable for a wide variety of audiences, including graduate students in electrical engineering, mathematics, or computer science. The pedagogy is arranged so that the mathematical concepts are presented incrementally, followed immediately by applications to coding. A large number of exercises expand and deepen students' understanding. A unique feature of the book is a set of programming laboratories, supplemented with over 250 programs and functions on an associated Web site, which provides hands-on experience and a better understanding of the material. These laboratories lead students through the implementation and evaluation of Hamming codes, CRC codes, BCH and R-S codes, convolutional codes, turbo codes, and LDPC codes.

This text offers both ""classical"" coding theory-such as Hamming, BCH, Reed-Solomon, Reed-Muller, and convolutional codes-as well as modern codes and decoding methods, including turbo codes, LDPC codes, repeat-accumulate codes, space time codes, factor graphs, soft-decision decoding, Guruswami-Sudan decoding, EXIT charts, and iterative decoding. Theoretical complements on performance and bounds are presented. Coding is also put into its communications and information theoretic context and connections are drawn to public key cryptosystems.

Ideal as a classroom resource and a professional reference, this thorough guide will benefit electrical and computer engineers, mathematicians, students, researchers, and scientists."

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A great book by a great teacher.......2007-09-11

I took the class the Dr. Moon and I spent some time proof-reading it. I have read other texts on this material and some of them are quite hard to understand. Usually it is because there are too few examples.

In this book there are many examples to follow. There are problems that will test your theoretical and your practical knowledge of the subject. If you need an in-depth get-you-there book on this subject complete with programming examples, this is the book for you!

A very well written Introduction to Coding Theory.......2007-01-24

Error Correction Coding is very well written and easy to follow. Explanations are concise, and the book is filled with examples as well as coding assignments that really drive the principles home.

Foundations of Coding: Theory and Applications of Error-Correcting Codes with an Introduction to Cryptography and Information Theory

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Foundations of Coding: Theory and Applications of Error-Correcting Codes with an Introduction to Cryptography and Information Theory
Ji&rcaron;í Adámek
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Although devoted to constructions of good codes for error control, secrecy or data compression, the emphasis is on the first direction. Introduces a number of important classes of error-detecting and error-correcting codes as well as their decoding methods. Background material on modern algebra is presented where required. The role of error-correcting codes in modern cryptography is treated as are data compression and other topics related to information theory. The definition-theorem proof style used in mathematics texts is employed through the book but formalism is avoided wherever possible.

Error-Correcting Codes - Revised, 2nd Edition

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Basic and Complete Text for 1970-era Error Correcting Codes
A text for the advanced student
Bible of the field

Error-Correcting Codes - Revised, 2nd Edition
W. Wesley Peterson , and E. J. Weldon
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Error-Correcting Codes, by Professor Peterson, was originally published in 1961. Now, with E. J. Weldon, Jr., as his coauthor, Professor Peterson has extensively rewritten his material. The book contains essentially all of the material of the first edition; however, the authors state that because there has been so much new work published in error-correcting codes, the preparation of this second edition proved to be a much greater task than writing the original book. The major additions are the chapters on majority-logic codes, synchronization, and convolutional codes. Much new material has also been added to the chapters on important linear block codes and cyclic codes. The authors cite some highly regarded books on recent work done in Eastern Europe and an extensive bibliography on coding theory in the Soviet Union [sic]. In its much-expanded form, Error-Correcting Codes may be considered another valuable contribution to computer coding.

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Basic and Complete Text for 1970-era Error Correcting Codes.......2007-09-15

Appendix C Table C.2 (Irreducible Polynomials of Degree <35 over Galois Field(2)) makes this book worth the price. Suddenly, instant (and maybe obscure) scramblers and random-number generators up to 2^35-1 length (10 seconds at 3.3GHz). Suddenly, that XILINX(tm) scrambler for degree = 12 that they've been giving away for many years can be checked, and you see it's not really maximal-length!

A text for the advanced student.......2007-01-08

A long time ago I had this text for an extraordinarily difficult course in error correcting codes. As an introductory text I found this one too difficult. An engineer more skilled in the art that I talked to liked it. While I have trouble rating this item , I can accurately say that it is not a good choice for beginners in the field. It may be good for the advanced user. A rating is required for posting so I will give it a 4 based on others opinions. I had a better start with Lin/Costello's book.
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Bible of the field.......1999-02-09

It is must read. Mathematically very deep

Error Correcting Codes: Theory and Applications

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Error Correcting Codes: Theory and Applications
Alian Poli , and Llorenc Huguet
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The Theory of Error-Correcting Codes (North-Holland Mathematical Library)

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An encyclopedic guide for beginners and professionals

The Theory of Error-Correcting Codes (North-Holland Mathematical Library)
F.J. MacWilliams , and N.J.A. Sloane
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An encyclopedic guide for beginners and professionals.......1998-06-26

Certainly the best coding theory text in existence. Introduces the subject, as well as mathematical topics used in the study of error-correcting codes. It is also a very good reference for mathematicians and engineers--with summaries of current knowlege of many codes.

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Detailed mathematical development

Trellis and Turbo Coding
Christian Schlegel , and Lance Perez
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Trellis and turbo coding are used to compress and clean communications signals to allow greater bandwidth and clarity
Presents the basics, theory, and applications of these techniques with a focus on potential standard state-of-the art methods in the future
Provides a classic basis for anyone who works in the area of digital communications

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Trellis and turbo coding are used to compress and clean communications signals to allow greater bandwidth and clarity
* Presents the basics, theory, and applications of these techniques with a focus on potential standard state-of-the art methods in the future
* Provides a classic basis for anyone who works in the area of digital communications
A Wiley-IEEE Press Publication

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Detailed mathematical development.......2007-09-14

Schlegel and Pérez have put together an outstanding introduction to turbo codes, by way of the basic elements that go into those codes. Although the presentation proceeds in a careful and methodical way, it is intensely mathematical.

In retrospect, if not in their initial development, turbo codes follow naturally from earlier foundations in coding and communication. These authors roughly trace that path. The first steps along the way introduce basic concepts in communications, including the constellation encodings used in modern electronic signalling. As the book moves through traditional convolutional coding we see how the code takes advantage of the constellation to create "coding gain" on the channel - a way of equating raw signaling power to the mathematical power of the code. Moving forward, the authors touch on decoding algorithms of many kinds, block codes, and performance, all with equal thoroughness. The next topic addresses low density parity-check codes, a concept introduced back in the 1960s, but that had languished for lack of avaliable computing power. Next, we see the turbo codes themselves, and all the pieces come together, not just in the encoding but in the distinctly non-classical "soft" decoding algorithms. Remaining chapters explore alternative encoding and decoding techniques.

This is not a reference for all purposes. The treatment assumes relatively little background in coding or communications, but assumes a lot in mathematical preparation. Theory wins out over practice throughout the text. The meticulous reader comes away with deep understanding of the fundamentals, but will still be a long way from creating commercially useful systems. Decide what your needs are - this book addresses some readers and their needs thoroughly, passing completly by other readers (and needs). If you're in the mathematically oriented target audience, however, and are willing to put the time into picking apart the equations, you'll come away with a good understanding of turbo codes, their development, and the theory underlying their performance.

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Digital Speech Transmission: Enhancement, Coding and Error Concealment

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Digital Speech Transmission: Enhancement, Coding and Error Concealment
Peter Vary , and Rainer Martin
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The enormous advances in digital signal processing (DSP) technology have contributed to the wide dissemination and success of speech communication devices – be it GSM and UMTS mobile telephones, digital hearing aids, or human-machine interfaces. Digital speech transmission techniques play an important role in these applications, all the more because high quality speech transmission remains essential in all current and next generation communication networks.

Enhancement, coding and error concealment techniques improve the transmitted speech signal at all stages of the transmission chain, from the acoustic front-end to the sound reproduction at the receiver. Advanced speech processing algorithms help to mitigate a number of physical and technological limitations such as background noise, bandwidth restrictions, shortage of radio frequencies, and transmission errors.

Digital Speech Transmission provides a single-source, comprehensive guide to the fundamental issues, algorithms, standards, and trends in speech signal processing and speech communication technology. The authors give a solid, accessible overview of

fundamentals of speech signal processing
speech coding, including new speech coders for GSM and UMTS
error concealment by soft decoding
artificial bandwidth extension of speech signals
single and multi-channel noise reduction
acoustic echo cancellation

This text is an invaluable resource for engineers, researchers, academics, and graduate students in the areas of communications, electrical engineering, and information technology.

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