Embedded adaptive differential pulse coded modulation (ADPCM) algorithms quantize the differences between the input signal and the estimated signal into core bits and enhancement bits. CCITT Recommendation G.727, which describes embedded ADPCM encoding algorithms with 5, 4, 3, and 2 core bits, is virtually identical to the corresponding ANSI standard T1.310. The main features of G.727 and T1.310 and performance results are presented. A formal subjective evaluation of the speech performance of embedded ADPCM algorithms indicates that a midrise quantizer provides better voice transmission performance than its midtread counterpart when two core bits are used. The subjective data also show that the performance of the 40-kb/s midrise ADPCM algorithm with two feedback bits is indistinguishable from that of 64-kb/s pulse code modulation (PCM) for up to four tandem encodings. Embedded algorithms are therefore recommended for flexible congestion control of integrated traffic in multinode networks.>

Due to the feedback architecture of the standard CCITT and ANSI 32-kb/s ADPCM (adaptive digital pulse-code modulated) coders, large transitional errors occur when characteristics of the input signal suddenly change. This particularly holds for FSK modems that transmit a single-frequency signal between actual characters. A mechanism that identifies these transitions and reduces errors is presented.>

An approach to the implementation of a discrete cosine transform (DCT) for application to coding speech is described. The approach is oriented toward single speech channel encoding. In addition, a detailed computer simulation of an adaptive transform coder is described. The purpose of the computer simulation is to determine the internal precision at various points in the implementation required to avoid subjective degradation. Specific recommmendations are made on the required internal precision in the implementation of the discrete cosine transform. A breadboard implementation of the DCT using SSI and MSI TTL logic based on the results of the computer simulation is reported.