A systematic method for computing the mi
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Y.Z. Boutros; G.P. Fiani; E.S. Looka
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Article
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1993
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Elsevier Science
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English
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The minimum free distance of a convolutional code is the most important factor affecting its error correcting capability. An easy to implement, systematic method for computing the minimum free distance is presented. The computer search is minimized by first excluding catastrophic codes, then applyin