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PART-A- ADSP SERIES1

1. ALIASING is a concern in signal sampling because it can lead to a distortion of the original
signal.1 It occurs when the sampling rate is not high enough to accurately capture the highest
frequency component of the signal.2
When a signal is sampled at a rate below the Nyquist rate (twice the highest frequency component),
higher frequency components can appear as lower frequency components in the sampled
signal.3 This phenomenon is known as aliasing.4
As a result, the reconstructed signal from the samples will not accurately represent the original
signal, leading to a distorted and potentially misleading representation.5
To prevent aliasing, it is crucial to sample the signal at a rate that is at least twice the highest
frequency component of interest.6 This is known as the Nyquist-Shannon sampling theorem.7
Additionally, anti-aliasing filters can be used to attenuate high-frequency components before
sampling to further reduce the risk of aliasing

2. FIR (FINITE IMPULSE RESPONSE) FILTERS

 Impulse Response: The impulse response of an FIR filter is finite in duration.1
 Structure: FIR filters use only present and past input samples to compute the output.2
 Stability: FIR filters are always stable.3
 Phase Response: They can be designed to have linear phase response, which is important
for preserving the shape of the signal.4
 Complexity: FIR filters often require more coefficients and computational power compared to
IIR filters.5
IIR (INFINITE IMPULSE RESPONSE) FILTERS
 Impulse Response: The impulse response of an IIR filter is infinite in duration.6
 Structure: IIR filters use both present and past input samples as well as past output samples
to compute the output.7
 Stability: IIR filters can be unstable if not designed carefully.8
 Phase Response: IIR filters generally have nonlinear phase response, which can introduce
phase distortion.9
 Complexity: IIR filters can achieve the same filtering performance as FIR filters with fewer
coefficients, making them more computationally efficient.10
In summary:
 FIR filters: Simple, stable, linear phase, but computationally expensive.
 IIR filters: Complex, potentially unstable, nonlinear phase, but computationally efficient. 11
The choice between FIR and IIR filters depends on the specific application requirements, such as
the desired frequency response, phase response, and computational complexity.

3 IN LATTICE FILTERS, THE FORWARD PREDICTION ERROR is the difference between

the predicted signal value and the actual observed signal at each stage of the filter. It plays a
key role in the filter's adaptive nature. The error is used to update the reflection coefficients,
which determine how the signal is processed at each stage. The forward prediction error is
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computed recursively, and this iterative process allows the lattice filter to adjust its
coefficients dynamically, ensuring that the filter adapts to the input signal. This makes lattice
filters particularly useful in applications like speech processing and adaptive filtering, where
real-time adjustments are necessary for optimal performance.

4. A LATTICE STRUCTURE IN DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (DSP) is a type of filter structure

that provides a recursive way of processing signals using a series of stages connected in a
lattice arrangement. Each stage consists of two main components: a reflection coefficient
and a prediction error, which are used to update the filter's parameters adaptively. Lattice
filters are particularly known for their efficiency in recursive signal processing and are used in
applications like speech processing, speech recognition, and adaptive filtering.
The lattice structure allows for a stable, efficient implementation of filters, as each stage operates
independently, making it easier to modify and adapt the filter’s behavior. The structure also
simplifies the calculation of filter coefficients, making it suitable for real-time applications
where filter coefficients need to be updated dynamically. The key advantage of lattice filters
is their ability to maintain numerical stability while offering high performance in various signal
processing tasks.

5. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF NON-PARAMETRIC SPECTRAL ESTIMATION is to estimate the

power spectral density (PSD) of a signal without assuming a specific parametric model for
the signal. Unlike parametric methods, which require prior knowledge of the signal's
underlying model (such as autoregressive or moving average models), non-parametric
methods aim to estimate the spectrum directly from the observed data.
Non-parametric spectral estimation is useful when there is little prior knowledge about the signal’s
characteristics, making it ideal for applications where the signal is complex or unknown.
Techniques like the periodogram, Bartlett's method, and Welch's method are common non-
parametric approaches. These methods provide an estimate of the signal's frequency content
by averaging over multiple segments of the signal, improving the estimate’s accuracy and
reducing variance. The key advantage of non-parametric spectral estimation is its flexibility
and ability to handle a wide range of signals.
Part-B
6(a)
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Design:
 A third-order filter can be implemented by cascading a second-order Butterworth filter and
a first-order filter.
 The transfer function of the third-order Butterworth filter is derived based on the Butterworth
polynomial.
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Applications
 Audio signal processing
 Control systems
 Noise filtering in communication systems

Conclusion
The third-order Butterworth filter is successfully designed using the impulse invariant technique,
providing a flat passband and stable digital filter suitable for practical applications.
PART -C
8(B)
WHAT IS THE DISCRETE COSINE TRANSFORM (DCT)?
The Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) is a mathematical transformation that converts a sequence of
real numbers (a signal) into its frequency components using only cosine functions. It is widely
used in signal and image processing due to its energy compaction property, where most of
the significant information is concentrated in a few low-frequency components.
The DCT is similar to the Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT), but it uses only real cosine functions,
making it more efficient for certain applications.

Types of DCT
There are four types of DCT (DCT-I to DCT-IV), but the most commonly used type in signal and
image processing is DCT-II, as described above. Its inverse, DCT-III, is used for
reconstruction.

How is DCT Used in Signal and Image Processing?

1. Energy Compaction:
o DCT transforms a signal or image from the spatial domain to the frequency domain,
concentrating most of the signal's energy into a few low-frequency coefficients.
o This property makes DCT efficient for compression, as high-frequency components (which
often represent noise or less important details) can be discarded.

2. Applications:
o Image Compression (e.g., JPEG):
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 Images are divided into small blocks (e.g., 8×88 \times 8), and the 2D DCT is applied to each
block.
 The resulting DCT coefficients are quantized, compressing the image data while retaining
visual quality.
o Video Compression (e.g., MPEG, H.264):
 DCT is used to compress frames by removing spatial redundancies.
o Audio Compression (e.g., MP3):
 DCT is used in transforming audio signals for efficient compression.
o Feature Extraction:
 In pattern recognition and machine learning, DCT helps extract frequency-domain features
for analysis.
3. Noise Reduction:
o By setting small DCT coefficients to zero, noise in the signal can be reduced effectively while
preserving the main features.
4. Data Transmission:
o DCT reduces the amount of data required to represent a signal, making it useful for
transmitting data over bandwidth-limited channels.

The DCT is a powerful tool in signal and image processing due to its energy compaction and ability
to approximate data efficiently. Its applications in compression and noise reduction have
made it a cornerstone of multimedia technologies like JPEG and MP3.
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CHOICE ANSWERS
7 (b)Lattice Structures in Digital Filter Design
A lattice structure is a specific type of digital filter architecture that is characterized by its modularity
and robustness. It is commonly used to implement Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) filters.
General Structure of a Lattice Filter:
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A lattice filter is composed of a series of interconnected delay elements and multipliers, arranged in
a ladder-like configuration. The basic building block of a lattice filter is a two-multiplier
section, as shown below:
In this diagram:

 x(n): Input signal

 y(n): Output signal
 k: Filter coefficient
 z^(-1): Unit delay element
Key Components and Operation:
1. Delay Elements: These elements shift the input signal by one sample, introducing a delay.
2. Multipliers: These elements multiply the input and output signals by the filter coefficients.
3. Adders: These elements combine the multiplied signals to produce the output.
The lattice structure operates by recursively computing the output signal based on the current input
sample and past output samples. The filter coefficients determine the frequency response of
the filter.
Advantages of Lattice Structures:
 Modularity: The structure can be easily scaled to increase or decrease the filter order.
 Stability: Lattice filters are inherently stable, making them suitable for various applications.
 Sensitivity: They are less sensitive to coefficient quantization errors compared to other filter
structures.
 Efficient Implementation: The modular structure allows for efficient hardware and software
implementations.
Implementation of IIR Filters Using Lattice Structures:
Lattice structures can be used to implement a wide range of IIR filters, including low-pass, high-
pass, band-pass, and band-stop filters. The filter coefficients are determined based on the
desired frequency response.
To implement an IIR filter using a lattice structure, the following steps are typically involved:
1. Design the Analog Prototype Filter: The desired frequency response is specified in the
analog domain.
2. Digital Filter Design: A suitable digital filter design technique, such as the bilinear transform
or impulse invariance, is used to map the analog prototype to the digital domain.
3. Lattice Structure Implementation: The resulting digital transfer function is implemented using
a lattice structure, with the filter coefficients determined from the digital filter design.
By carefully selecting the filter coefficients and the number of stages in the lattice structure, it is
possible to achieve a wide range of frequency response characteristics.
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Lattice structures are a powerful tool in digital signal processing, offering flexibility, stability, and
efficiency in the design and implementation of IIR filters.
Welch Method for Spectral Estimation
The Welch method is an advanced approach for estimating the power spectral density (PSD) of a
signal. It is a refinement of the Bartlett method, designed to provide more accurate and less
noisy spectral estimates, especially for signals with high variability or low signal-to-noise
ratios.
The core idea of the Welch method is to reduce the variance of the spectral estimate by averaging
multiple periodograms obtained from overlapping segments of the signal. This results in a
smoother estimate of the spectral content.

Steps in the Welch Method

1. Segment the Signal:
o The input signal x(n)x(n) is divided into MM overlapping segments, each of length LL. This
segmentation is done by windowing the signal into smaller, possibly overlapping, segments.
o Each segment xm(n)x_m(n) (where m=1,2,...,Mm = 1, 2, ..., M) is a portion of the signal,
typically of length LL, with overlap between adjacent segments. The overlap typically ranges
from 50% to 75%.
2. Apply a Window Function:
o Each segment is multiplied by a window function (e.g., Hamming, Hanning, or Blackman-
Harris) to reduce edge effects (spectral leakage). This windowing smooths the discontinuities
at the boundaries of each segment.

where Mis the number of segments, and Pm(f) is the periodogram for the m-th segment.

Modifications of the Welch Method Compared to the Bartlett Method

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The Bartlett method and Welch method are both based on averaging periodograms, but the
Welch method introduces key improvements that make it more effective in spectral
estimation.
1. Overlapping Segments:
o Bartlett Method: The signal is divided into non-overlapping segments, and the periodograms
for each segment are averaged.
o Welch Method: The Welch method uses overlapping segments. Typically, each segment
overlaps by 50% or more with the previous one. This reduces the number of segments
needed to obtain a reliable spectral estimate and improves frequency resolution.
o Improvement: Overlapping increases the amount of data used in each estimate, providing
more information and reducing the variance of the spectral estimate.
2. Windowing:
o Bartlett Method: The Bartlett method may use a simple rectangular window or no windowing
at all, which can lead to spectral leakage (spreading of energy across frequency bands).
o Welch Method: The Welch method explicitly applies a windowing function (e.g., Hamming,
Hanning) to each segment before calculating the periodogram. This reduces spectral leakage
and improves frequency resolution.
o Improvement: Windowing reduces the leakage effects at the boundaries of each segment,
leading to a more accurate representation of the signal's spectral content.
3. Averaging:
o Bartlett Method: The Bartlett method averages the periodograms of non-overlapping
segments, which may provide higher variance if the signal is non-stationary or contains high-
frequency components.
o Welch Method: The Welch method averages the periodograms of overlapping segments.
This helps to reduce the variance more effectively than in the Bartlett method.

How Modifications Improve Spectral Estimates

1. Reduced Variance:
o The use of overlapping segments means that more data points are used in the spectral
estimate, which significantly reduces the variance compared to the Bartlett method (which
uses non-overlapping segments). Averaging overlapping segments improves the reliability of
the spectral estimate by averaging out random fluctuations.
2. Better Frequency Resolution:
o Windowing each segment before computing the periodogram reduces spectral leakage,
allowing the Welch method to provide a more accurate frequency estimate, especially for
signals with sharp spectral features.
3. Improved Accuracy in Non-Stationary Signals:
o Overlapping segments help capture the temporal variation in the signal, making the Welch
method more suitable for non-stationary signals (signals whose statistical properties change
over time). By averaging multiple overlapping periodograms, the method reduces the effects
of noise and transient fluctuations in the signal.
4. Better Handling of High-SNR and Low-SNR Signals:
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o For signals with low signal-to-noise ratios (SNR), averaging multiple periodograms reduces
noise and produces a smoother estimate of the power spectral density. This is particularly
important for signals with high-frequency noise or irregular fluctuations.

Conclusion
The Welch method improves spectral estimation by averaging multiple periodograms computed
from overlapping, windowed segments of the signal. These modifications—overlapping
segments, windowing, and averaging—result in more accurate and less noisy spectral
estimates compared to the Bartlett method, particularly for non-stationary signals or signals
with low SNR. The Welch method is widely used in many practical applications, including
signal processing, communications, and spectral analysis.