A Unifying Framework for Finite Wordlength Realizations
Thibault Hilaire, Philippe Chevrel, James Ferris Whidborne · IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I Fundamental Theory and Applications · 2007
A general framework for the analysis of the finite wordlength (FWL) effects of linear time-invariant digital filter implementations is proposed. By means of a special implicit system description, all realization forms can be described. An algebraic characterization of the equivalent classes is provided, which enables a search for realizations that minimize the FWL effects to be made. Two suitable FWL coefficient sensitivity measures are proposed for use within the framework, these being a transfer function sensitivity measure and a pole sensitivity measure. An illustrative example is presented.