2025, Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part A
Analysis and design of nonlinear networks in high-speed signal processing
Author(s): Alexandra Müller, Lukas Schuster and Elena Fischer
Abstract: High-speed signal processing systems [1-4] continue to evolve rapidly to meet the demand for higher data throughput, reduced latency, and improved spectral efficiency in modern communication and computing technologies. As data rates escalate, signal integrity challenges [5-7] such as intermoult interference (ISI), crosstalk, dispersion, and nonlinear distortion become increasingly prominent, particularly in networks operating at multi-gigahertz frequencies. These challenges necessitate the shift from traditional linear modelling approaches to more robust nonlinear network analysis and design frameworks. Nonlinearities induced by active devices, materials, and transmission environments significantly influence system performance, leading to degraded bit-error rates and compromised stability in high-speed integrated circuits, optical interconnects, and mixed-signal platforms. This article presents an extensive analysis of nonlinear network behaviour in high-speed signal processing, exploring modelling strategies, parametric identification, stability criteria, and design methodologies suited for next-generation high-frequency applications [16, 17]. By integrating modern nonlinear dynamics, Volterra modelling techniques, machine-learning-based characterization [12-15], and advanced circuit optimization, the study aims to enhance prediction accuracy and system resilience under high-data-rate conditions. The work further proposes an improved nonlinear network design approach validated through simulation and comparative assessment with existing methodologies. The findings contribute to the development of reliable, energy-efficient, and scalable high-speed communication architectures, establishing a theoretical and practical foundation for future research and industrial implementation.
DOI: 10.22271/27084531.2025.v6.i2a.99
Pages: 32-37 | Views: 72 | Downloads: 42
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Alexandra Müller, Lukas Schuster, Elena Fischer. Analysis and design of nonlinear networks in high-speed signal processing. Int J Res Circuits Devices Syst 2025;6(2):32-37. DOI: 10.22271/27084531.2025.v6.i2a.99
