Add-compare-select is a key operation in decoding algorithms, particularly used in the Viterbi Algorithm. This operation efficiently combines the processes of adding and comparing metrics of different paths in a trellis structure, allowing for the selection of the most likely path through a state space. It plays a crucial role in optimizing performance by minimizing the complexity of decoding processes.
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