Title :
Non-binary convolutional codes for turbo coding
Author :
Berrou, C. ; Jézéquel, M.
Author_Institution :
ENST de Bretagne, Brest, France
fDate :
1/7/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The authors consider the use of non-binary convolutional codes in turbo coding. It is shown that quaternary codes can be advantageous, both from performance and complexity standpoints, but that higher-order codes may not bring further improvement
Keywords :
convolutional codes; turbo codes; higher-order codes; non-binary convolutional codes; quaternary codes; turbo coding;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19990059
