Real-Time MIMO Channel Sounder for Emulation of Distributed Ultrawideband Systems

This paper introduces an ultrawideband (UWB) channel sounding system. Its novel architecture allows real-time measurements of multiple time-variant radio propagation channels in different ultrawide frequency bands. Its architecture allows emulation of multiuser systems, sensor networks, localization...

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Main Authors: Rudolf Zetik, Martin Kmec, Jürgen Sachs, Reiner S. Thomä
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Antennas and Propagation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/317683
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description This paper introduces an ultrawideband (UWB) channel sounding system. Its novel architecture allows real-time measurements of multiple time-variant radio propagation channels in different ultrawide frequency bands. Its architecture allows emulation of multiuser systems, sensor networks, localization systems, and distributed MIMO radar systems. The sounder uses a maximum length binary sequence (MLBS) excitation signal and correlation processing in the receiver. Its synchronous multichannel operation is supported by excellent timing stability and low power consumption of miniature size modules based upon custom integrated SiGe circuits. The paper describes the architecture, design, calibration, basic parameters, and application examples of the sounding system.
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spelling doaj-art-80d1d620ca1546b49a35e2fc8f87a5b42025-08-20T03:35:08ZengWileyInternational Journal of Antennas and Propagation1687-58691687-58772014-01-01201410.1155/2014/317683317683Real-Time MIMO Channel Sounder for Emulation of Distributed Ultrawideband SystemsRudolf Zetik0Martin Kmec1Jürgen Sachs2Reiner S. Thomä3Ilmenau University of Technology, PF 100565, 98684 Ilmenau, GermanyIlmenau University of Technology, PF 100565, 98684 Ilmenau, GermanyIlmenau University of Technology, PF 100565, 98684 Ilmenau, GermanyIlmenau University of Technology, PF 100565, 98684 Ilmenau, GermanyThis paper introduces an ultrawideband (UWB) channel sounding system. Its novel architecture allows real-time measurements of multiple time-variant radio propagation channels in different ultrawide frequency bands. Its architecture allows emulation of multiuser systems, sensor networks, localization systems, and distributed MIMO radar systems. The sounder uses a maximum length binary sequence (MLBS) excitation signal and correlation processing in the receiver. Its synchronous multichannel operation is supported by excellent timing stability and low power consumption of miniature size modules based upon custom integrated SiGe circuits. The paper describes the architecture, design, calibration, basic parameters, and application examples of the sounding system.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/317683
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International Journal of Antennas and Propagation
title Real-Time MIMO Channel Sounder for Emulation of Distributed Ultrawideband Systems
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