Adaptive filtering with bandwidth constraints in the feedback path

This paper introduces a new, adaptive-filter-based controller that shows advantageous properties from the viewpoint of its communication requirement. The algorithm is called signed-error filtered-x LMS (SE-FxLMS). Its novelty is characterized by the fact that it makes possible data compression in the feedback path of adaptive-filter-based control loops in a very simple way. This feature is especially useful in such closed-loop systems where the feedback signals are transmitted over a low-bandwidth communication channel. This is a typical case in so-called networked control systems (NCS), where the communication is carried out over a shared communication channel, e.g., using a wireless sensor network. The paper introduces an analysis of the algorithm as well.

► We introduced a new algorithm called signed-error FxLMS. ► The advantage of the algorithm is its data compression capability. ► Existing results are extended with the effect of the secondary path. ► The analysis of the algorithm gives an upper bound on the mean-absolute error.