A neural network approach to FIR filter design using frequency-response masking technique

This paper presents a new optimization method for the design of various frequency-response-masking (FRM)-based linear-phase finite-impulse response (FIR) digital filters. The method is based on a batch back-propagation neural network algorithm (NNA), which is taken as a variable learning rate mode. In order to reduce the complexity, the following two-step optimization technique is proposed. At the first step, an initial FRM filter is designed by alternately optimizing the sub-filters. This solution is then used as a start-up solution for further optimization. At the second step, the coefficients of overall sub-filters are optimized simultaneously by the NNA. Algorithm details for the design of basic and multistage FRM filters are presented to show that the proposed approach offers a unified design framework for a variety of FRM filters. Some examples taken from the literatures are included and the results show that the proposed algorithm can design better FRM filters than several existing methods. Crown Copyright (C) 2008 Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.