2.048Mbps Wireless Modem

Fractional E1/T1 Back-to-Back Configuration

Figure C-7. Fractional E1/T1 Back-to-Back Configuration

Echo Cancellation in Fractional E1/T1 Applications

Regular telephony systems use 4 wires circuits: one pair for the transmitted signal (microphone) and one pair for the received signal (earphone). The transmission system is comprised of a single pair (2 wires) and a hybrid component used for the required conversion from 4- to 2-wires and vice versa.

The operation of the hybrid circuit is highly dependent on the impedance of the transmission lines, and since this impedance may vary, optimal performance of the hybrid cannot be assured. This imperfection results in the generation of an echo signal (the transmitted signal at a level that is determined by the quality of the hybrid and the actual impedance of the line).

In short distance links, the echo generated in the far end has a negligible impact on the user, since the delay time is insignificant. However, in some long distance links and in many wireless links this delay may be significant and can reduce the quality of the communications. People are used to hearing

themselves while speaking. However, they will be very uncomfortable when hearing

themselves

after

a

delay

of

more

than

several

milliseconds.

Figure C-8. The Source of Echo in Telephony

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