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Andrew J. Viterbi, "Very Low Rate Convolutional Codes for Maximum Theoretical Performance of Spread-Spectrum Multiple-Access Channels," May 1990. (reprint), 1990 - 1990

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Scope and contents

From the Collection:

The Andrew J. and Erna Viterbi Family Archives documents the career and professional activities of Dr. Andrew Viterbi, noted researcher, scholar, innovator, and businessman, as well as provide information about the Viterbi and Finci families. The professional papers consist of audio materials, awards, certificates, clippings, correspondence, memoranda, manusciprt materials, patents, photographs, presentations, publications and reprints, research materials, and reports that are useful in following Dr. Viterbi's career and provide insight into his constributions to the field of digital communication.

The family materials provide information about the Viterbi and Finci families. The materials include certificates, clippings, correspondence, diplomas, drawings, photographs, publications, and research materials.

Dates

  • Creation: 1990 - 1990

Creator

Language of materials

From the Collection:

The bulk of the materials are written in English, however, other languages are represented as well. These additional languages include Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, and Japanese.

Conditions governing access

There are materials within the archives that are marked confidential or proprietary, or that contain information that is obviously confidential. Examples of the latter include letters of references and recommendations for employment, promotions, and awards; nominations for awards and honors; resumes of colleagues of Dr. Viterbi; and grade reports of students in Dr. Viterbi's classes at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of California, San Diego.

These restricted items were not scanned and, therefore, are not included in the USC Digital Archive.

Researchers wishing to see any of the restricted materials should consult with the USC Libraries Special Collections staff.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright © 1990 IEEE. Reprinted from IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, Vol. 8, No. 4, May 1990, pages 641-649.

This material is posted here with permission of the IEEE. Such permission of the IEEE does not in any way imply IEEE endorsement of any of the University of Southern California�s products or services. Internal or personal use of this material is permitted. However, permission to reprint/republish this material for advertising or promotional purposes or for creating new collective works for resale or redistribution must be obtained from the IEEE by writing to pubs-permissions@ieee.org.

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Extent

From the Collection: 20 Linear Feet (47 document cases, 1 small box, 1 oversize box)