Abstract: A method implemented in a multi-user communication system is described for performing far-end crosstalk (FEXT) cancellation for each victim user. The method comprises performing dynamic programming to allocate resources according to (N?1) normalized disturber coupling values and difference rate function values associated with N total users in the system involved in partial FEXT cancellation. In accordance with some embodiments, dynamic programming comprises selecting a tone and one or more disturbers to be cancelled for the tone.

Abstract: The invention provides a T-connected autotransformer for converting three-phase ac input voltages to nine phase shifted ac voltages feeding three sets of three-phase diode rectifier bridges. The nine phase shifted voltages are at an angle of +20 degree or ?20 degree with respect to the supply voltages and their magnitudes are essentially identical. The present design requires substantially fewer coils than other autotransformers for 18-pulse AC-DC converters, resulting in saving in space, volume, weight, size and cost of the converter. The magnetics requirement is only about 30% of the drive rating. The output voltage ratio can also be selected to give an average dc output from the proposed converter same as that of a conventional three-phase diode bridge rectifier. However, it is also possible to step up or step down the output voltage as required.