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A decoding algorithm for some convolutional codes constructed from block codes
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A decoding algorithm for some convolutional codes constructed from block codes

Sudhakar M Reddy and John P Robinson
Information and control, Vol.13(5), pp.492-507
1968
DOI: 10.1016/S0019-9958(68)90925-X
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Abstract

A new decoding algorithm for some convolutional codes constructed from block codes is given. The algorithm utilizes the decoding algorithm for the corresponding block code. It is shown that the codes obtained from one-step orthogonalizable block codes are majority decodable. Error propagation in some of these convolutional codes is studied. It is shown that if decoded with moderately reduced capability, these codes exhibit limited error propagation. A mode switching decoding method is suggested to realize a larger error correction capability while maintaining limited error propagation.

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