Question

Choice of equalizer structure and its algorithm is not dependent on ________

(a) Cost of computing platform

(b) Power budget

(c) Radio propagation characteristics

(d) Statistical distribution of transmitted power

The question was posed to me during an interview.

Origin of the question is Algorithms for Adaptive Equalization topic in portion Equalization, Diversity and Channel Coding of Wireless/Mobile

Answer 1

Right option is (d) Statistical distribution of transmitted power

The explanation is: The cost of the computing platform, the power budget and the radio propagation characteristics dominate the choice of an equalizer structure and its algorithm. Battery drain at the subscriber unit is also a paramount consideration.