The imbalance of a binary code with elements either +1 or -1 is the number of -1 elements subtracted from the number of +1 elements. A balanced code is one with 0 imbalance. Balanced codes are often used for pulse compression because the DC response of a linear pulse compression module is proportional to the imbalance. A nonzero DC bias combined with an unbalanced code produces a nonzero output. In a radar signal processor, this can mean susceptibility to false alarms from signals that alias to DC at pulse compressor input. This paper examines a common radar signal processor subchain for which some imbalance in pulse compression codes can reduce bias sensitivity. The chain consists of R/theta limiter, pulse compressor and I/sup 2/+Q/sup 2/ modules. It is shown that for an input consisting of DC bias and additive Gaussian noise, there is a nonzero value for the code imbalance for which the mean and variance of the output are insensitive to the magnitude and phase of the input bias.
Where binary code imbalance decreases DC bias sensitivity
2000-01-01
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Where Binary Code Imbalance Decreases DC Bias Sensitivity
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