March 1970 | Technical Memorandum ERL TM ITS 226
A comparison of one-third rate convolutional codes with the (15,5) BCH Code,
Cite This Publication
J. B. McCrumb Lt., “A comparison of one-third rate convolutional codes with the (15,5) BCH Code, ,” Technical Memorandum ERL TM ITS 226, U.S. Department of Commerce, Environmental Science Services Administration, Institute for Telecommunication Sciences and Aeronomy, March 1970.
J. B. McCrumb Lt.
Abstract: This report proposes and compares convolutional codes with the (15,5) BCH code. Word-error probabilities are computed for each of the codes with the convolutional codes performing at least an order of magnitude better than the (15,5) BCH code. The convolutional codes may be implemented with a considerable reduction in equipment and circuit complexity, compared with the (15,5) BCH code. NOTE: LT McCrumb was guest worker -Jan 2 -March 15, 1970. Work supported by U. S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Calif.
Disclaimer: Certain commercial equipment, components, and software may be identified in this report to specify adequately the technical aspects of the reported results. In no case does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, nor does it imply that the equipment or software identified is necessarily the best available for the particular application or uses.
For questions or information on this or any other NTIA scientific publication, contact the ITS Publications Office at ITSinfo@ntia.gov or 303-497-3572.