Communication device and operating method

Abstract

In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a communication device is provided, comprising: a front-end configured to receive an analog input signal, wherein the front-end comprises an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert the analog input signal into a digital signal; a digital signal processor configured to receive and process said digital signal; wherein the front-end further comprises a compressor operatively coupled to an input of the analog-to-digital converter, wherein said compressor is configured to apply a compressor function to the analog input signal before said analog input signal is provided to the analog-to-digital converter. In accordance with a second aspect of the present disclosure, a corresponding method of operating a communication device is conceived.

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