Signal Processing

Skin effect and dielectric loss of the media cause the attenuation of transmitted signals. This becomes especially pronounced at higher data rates and longer transmission lengths. The inter symbol interference (ISI) that results increases jitter and eye closure at the receiver. Coupling of signal energy between adjacent channels, referred to as crosstalk, also interferes with signal transmission. This is manifested as a noise-like interference that degrades the effective signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the channel.

Plato Networks addresses these physical layer challenges utilizing both digital and analog signal processing techniques. Extensive algorithmic expertise in signal processing and communications is the foundation for novel designs of adaptive equalizers, echo cancellers, symbol timing recovery, automatic gain control, coding, adaptive crosstalk cancellers, and more. Coupled with innovative implementation techniques the result is an unparalleled combination of signal processing functionality and low power consumption.

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  Expertise

Overview

Communications System Design

Analog and Mixed-Signal Design

VLSI Integration