Adaptive Delta Modulation Overcoming The Limitations of Delta Modulation
Adaptive Delta Modulation Overcoming The Limitations of Delta Modulation
Modulation: Overcoming
the Limitations of Delta
Modulation
This presentation explores Adaptive Delta Modulation (ADM), a
significant advancement over traditional Delta Modulation
(DM) in digital signal processing. We will delve into its
principles, advantages, disadvantages, and real-world
applications.
Introduction to Delta Modulation (DM)
Difference Quantization Single-Bit Quantizer Key Limitations
DM quantizes only the difference Employs a simple, single-bit Suffers from slope overload
between successive samples. quantizer for easy distortion and granular noise.
implementation.
Limitations of Delta
Modulation
Fixed Step Size Optimal Step Size
Leads to slope overload Varies with signal
or granular noise. characteristics.
Dynamic Range
Inadequate for signals with wide dynamic ranges.
Adaptive Delta Modulation
(ADM) Principles
Dynamic Step Size
Adjusts based on input signal.
Noise Reduction
Decreases step size for granular noise.
CVSD Example
Continuously Variable Slope Delta Modulation.
Advantages of Adaptive Delta Modulation
Reduced Distortion Enhanced Performance
Less slope overload and granular noise. Better for speech and audio signals.
2 Audio Compression
Reduces file sizes.
Voice Storage 3
Compact voice recording.
4 Telecommunications
Early digital voice systems.
Bluetooth Audio 5
Modern codec variants used.
Conclusion
Foundation for Codecs
ADM's principles inform advanced audio codecs.
Hybrid Schemes
Ongoing research in combining ADM with other methods.
ML Integration
Adaptive quantization with machine learning for
better performance.
Low-Power Relevance
Continues to be relevant in energy-efficient audio
applications.