The minimum mean-squared error (MMSE) linear detector is known to be a near
-far resistant strategy for direct-sequence code-division multiple access s
ystems. The MMSE linear detector can be implemented adaptively by the MOE a
daptation algorithm or the Griffiths' adaptation algorithm, which utilises
the desired signal vector for initial adaptation instead of training sequen
ces, The performance loss caused by the imprecise knowledge of the desired
signal vector is investigated. A new blind adaptive algorithm is presented
to mitigate the effect of the mismatch caused by the timing error in acquis
ition. Several;numerical results show that the new algorithm can provide a
resistance to the effect of mismatch compared to the MOE and Griffiths' alg
orithms.