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Nonparametric VSS-APA based on precise background noise power estimate

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The adaptive algorithm used for echo cancellation (EC) system needs to provide 1) low misadjustment and 2) high convergence rate. The affine projection algorithm (APA) is a better alternative than normalized least mean square (NLMS) algorithm in EC applications where the input signal is highly correlated. Since the APA with a constant step-size has to make compromise between the performance criteria 1) and 2), a variable step-size APA (VSS-APA) provides a more reliable solution. A nonparametric VSS-APA (NPVSS-APA) is proposed by recovering the background noise within the error signal instead of cancelling the a posteriori errors. The most problematic term of its variable step-size formula is the value of background noise power (BNP). The power difference between the desired signal and output signal, which equals the power of error signal statistically, has been considered the BNP estimate in a rough manner. Considering that the error signal consists of background noise and misalignment noise, a precise BNP estimate is achieved by multiplying the rough estimate with a corrective factor. After the analysis on the power ratio of misalignment noise to background noise of APA, the corrective factor is formulated depending on the projection order and the latest value of variable step-size. The new algorithm which does not require any a priori knowledge of EC environment has the advantage of easier controllability in practical application. The simulation results in the EC context indicate the accuracy of the proposed BNP estimate and the more effective behavior of the proposed algorithm compared with other versions of APA class.

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  1. College of Physics and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan, 512005, China

    Hao-xiang Wen  (文昊翔)

  2. College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China

    Xiao-han Lai  (赖晓翰), Long-dao Chen  (陈隆道) & Zhong-fa Cai  (蔡忠法)

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Wen, Hx., Lai, Xh., Chen, Ld. et al. Nonparametric VSS-APA based on precise background noise power estimate. J. Cent. South Univ. 22, 251–260 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11771-015-2516-8

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