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Modeling of complex-valued wiener systems using B-spline neural network.
1School of Systems Engineering, University of Reading, U.K. x.hong@reading.ac.uk
A novel complex-valued B-spline neural network effectively models complex-valued Wiener systems. This approach accurately represents nonlinear static functions using observational data, demonstrating efficacy in communication systems.
Area of Science:
- Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Signal Processing
Background:
- Complex-valued Wiener systems are crucial in modeling nonlinear systems, particularly in communication engineering.
- Accurate modeling of the nonlinear static function within these systems is challenging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a new complex-valued B-spline neural network (CVBSNN) for modeling complex-valued Wiener systems.
- To represent the complex-valued nonlinear static function using tensor products of univariate B-spline neural networks.
Main Methods:
- The complex-valued nonlinear static function is modeled using tensor products of two univariate B-spline neural networks, utilizing the real and imaginary parts of the input.
- Parameter estimation is performed using the Gauss-Newton algorithm, incorporating the De Boor algorithm for B-spline curve and derivative recursion.
- A least squares method is employed for initial parameter estimation.
Main Results:
- The proposed CVBSNN effectively models complex-valued Wiener systems using observational input/output data.
- The method demonstrates high accuracy in representing the nonlinear static function.
- Successful application to a nonlinear high-power amplifier model in communication systems validates the approach.
Conclusions:
- The developed complex-valued B-spline neural network provides an effective tool for modeling complex-valued Wiener systems.
- The tensor product approach for nonlinear function representation is efficient and accurate.
- The method shows significant potential for applications in communication systems and other fields involving complex-valued nonlinear dynamics.
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