A simple odd-symmetric filter for digital broadcasting

A new odd-symmetric filter for ISI suppression and VSB transmission is proposed. The frequency response of the proposed filter is similar to that of an ideal raised-cosine filter, but in contrast to raised-cosine the new filter is realizable, e.g. using simple active filters. Simulation results show that concerning ISI suppression the new filter is significantly more efficient than the classical Butterworth or Chebyshev filters. The proposed filter can be also used as a VSB filter for TV modulators and demodulators.