Some New Classes of Zero-Difference Balanced Functions

Abstract

Zero-difference balanced (ZDB) functions were introduced recently by Ding for the construction of optimal constant-composition codes, and optimal and perfect difference systems of sets. They are closely related to partitioned difference families. In this paper, we present generic constructions of ZDB functions from functions with difference-balanced property. In particular, two classes of ZDB functions with new and flexible parameters are reported. Employing these new ZDB functions, we obtain at the same time optimal (1) constant-composition codes, (2) constant-weight codes, and (3) perfect difference systems of sets, all with new and flexible parameters.