On the effects of quantization on mismatched pulse compression filters designed using L-p norm minimization techniques

In [1] the authors introduced a technique for generating mismatched pulse compression filters for linear frequency chirp signals. The technique minimizes the sum of the pulse compression sidelobes in an Lp-norm sense. It was shown that extremely constant sidelobe levels (better than 60 dB) can be achieved for minimal mismatch loss and broadening of the compression peak. This paper reports on an investigation into the effect of quantization on pulse compression filters designed using the abovementioned technique. Simulation results for 8-bit and 16-bit implementations of a pulse compressor system are presented.