Doubly spread preamble sequence for timing acquisition in ultra‐wideband communications

We propose a new preamble that can reduce the performance degradation because of the diminishing of operational complexity in coarse timing acquisition. The reduced‐complexity acquisition algorithm uses a received preamble that has been shortened by summing its elements group‐by‐group. Therefore, the performance deteriorates because it loses the impulsive autocorrelation property of the preamble after summation and correlation. In this paper, we design a preamble sequence with a sliding correlator output function that shows a distinct peak at zero delay and symmetry even after summation based on a flipping and doubly spreading concept. By comparing with other preamble sequences, we prove that the proposed preamble shows better timing acquisition performance in ultra‐wideband channel environment.Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Pulse shaping for cognitive ultra‐wideband communications

Cognitive ultra‐wideband (C‐UWB) systems have recently received much attention because the huge bandwidth of ultra‐wideband (UWB) systems can better exploit the advantages of cognitive radio (CR) systems. Dynamic spectrum access (DSA) is a key technique in CR systems to implement dynamic spectrum change and can be easily implemented by changing the transmitted pulse shape in a C‐UWB communication system. In this paper, we propose an orthogonal expansion based pulse shaping method to implement DSA and to compensate for antenna distortion, which uses the orthogonal Hermite functions as the orthogonal basis. In order to eliminate the direct current (DC) component existing in even orthogonal Hermite functions and to reduce the computational complexity, two modified methods and a simplification procedure are also proposed. Our results indicate that the proposed orthogonal expansion based pulse shaping methods have a much lower computational complexity than the semi‐definite programming (SDP) method, while achieving a high power efficiency. Furthermore, we demonstrate that the distortion caused by the antenna effects can also be compensated during the pulse shaping process and a better signal‐to‐noise ratio (SNR) can thus be achieved. Therefore, the proposed method is very suitable for practical application in C‐UWB communications, in which the spectrum environment changes rapidly. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Performance analysis of transmitted‐reference UWB systems with narrowband interference suppression

In this paper, we propose a receiver structure for transmitted‐reference ultra‐wideband (TR‐‐UWB) systems with both narrowband interference (NBI) and inter‐pulse interference (IPI) mitigation capabilities. The effects of additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) and the IEEE 802.15.4a fading channel are also taken into consideration. We adopt band‐stop filtering to suppress the NBI. For IPI, it is statistically removed by a sum‐and‐average process. Theoretical analysis is carried out to study the lower bound of the bit‐error rate (BER) performance of the proposed receiver. Numerical results show that the proposed receiver is able to provide satisfactory performance and is robust to variations in the system design parameters. It is also observed that the proposed receiver is able to deliver good performance even when there is zero delay between the reference and data pulses, which can effectively double the system throughput. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Analysis of ultra‐wideband short pulses for radio communications

A method to determine the transient waveform of ultra‐wideband (UWB) pulses at various stages of propagation and scattering is developed based on the reconstruction of incident wave and one of the known results for continuous waves. By using this method, the transmitting power of a UWB pulsed dipole antenna and the loss due to rainfall scattering are calculated, and the feasibility for short‐ and moderate‐range communication applications is discussed. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Multiple access interference and multipath interference analysis of orthogonal complementary code‐based ultra‐wideband systems over multipath channels

In order to alleviate multiple access interference and multipath interference of ultra‐wideband (UWB) system, we propose the orthogonal complementary code (OCC)‐based direct‐sequence UWB system and offset‐stacking (OS)‐UWB system. OCC has perfect partial autocorrelation and cross‐correlation characteristics. With the application of OCC in UWB system, we can obtain better performance in multiple access interference and multipath interference. The proposed OS‐UWB structure can also achieve variable data rate transmission because of its innovative OS spreading technique. Theoretical analysis and simulation results show that the proposed UWB system can achieve excellent performance and outperform the unitary code‐based direct‐sequence UWB system. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

DS‐PAM UWB System Using Non‐linear Chirp Waveform

We propose a direct‐sequence pulse‐amplitude modulation (DS‐PAM) ultra‐wideband (UWB) system which employs a non‐linear chirp waveform instead of the conventional Gaussian monocycle in this paper. In the approved frequency for UWB, there exist myriad narrowband interferers. Specifically, we focus on the mutual interference between UWB systems and 802.11a WLAN. This paper offers a method to suppress this inband narrowband interference by introducing a kind of non‐linear chirp waveform. Using the proposed non‐linear chirp waveform, the effects of one or more narrowband interference sources with different frequencies can be suppressed. System performance of UWB systems in the narrowband interference environment can be improved. Computer simulations with additive white Gaussian noise successfully demonstrate an increase in performance with the proposed system as compared to traditional linear chirp systems.     

Compressive sensing for ultra‐wideband channel estimation: on the sparsity assumption of ultra‐wideband channels

Due to the sparse structure of ultra‐wideband (UWB) multipath channels, there has been a considerable amount of interest in applying the compressive sensing (CS) theory to UWB channel estimation. The main consideration of the related studies is to propose different implementations of the CS theory for the estimation of UWB channels, which are assumed to be sparse. In this study, we investigate the suitability of standardized UWB channel models to be used with the CS theory. In other words, we question the sparsity assumption of realistic UWB multipath channels. For that, we particularly investigate the effects of IEEE 802.15.4a UWB channel models and the selection of channel resolution both on channel estimation and system performances from a practical implementation point of view. In addition, we compare the channel estimation performance with the Cramer‐Rao lower bound for various channel models and number of measurements. The study shows that although UWB channel models for residential environments (e.g., channel models CM1 and CM2) exhibit a sparse structure yielding a reasonable channel estimation performance, channel models for industrial environments (e.g., CM8) may not be treated as having a sparse structure due to multipaths arriving densely. Furthermore, it is shown that the sparsity increased by channel resolution can improve the channel estimation performance significantly at the expense of increased receiver processing. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

M‐ary Bi‐orthogonal Modulation UWB with Narrowband Interference Suppression Capability

An M‐ary bi‐orthogonal modulation scheme for ultra‐wideband (UWB) systems capable of narrowband interference (NBI) suppression is proposed in this letter. We utilize a set of bi‐orthogonal pulse series to achieve NBI suppression. Through analysis and simulation, we verify that the proposed scheme can suppress NBIs effectively.     

DS扩频系统抗多窄带干扰方法研究

针对AR过程的窄带干扰,本文构建了DS扩频系统多窄带干扰下的信号模型,给出了统一的观测模型,并用线性、非线性滤波方法对其进行干扰抑制。仿真结果表明,所建模型是有效的,而且滤波方法对多个窄带干扰仍有很好的抑制性能,且非线性滤波的性能要优于线性滤波。     

基于FPGA的窄带干扰抑制算法在GPS中的应用

针对GPS接收机有效信号弱,易受窄带干扰影响的不足,提出了一种基于FPGA的窄带干扰抑制算法的实现方案。该方案以Xilinx公司的Virtex5芯片为硬件平台,采用重叠加窗频域滤波算法和自适应多门限检测技术实现窄带干扰的实时检测和抑制,最后采用重叠相加的方法进行数据输出。测试结果表明,该设计能为GPS接收机提供至少60dB的抗窄带干扰能力。与其他窄带干扰抑制方法相比,收敛速度和信噪比损耗都得到了改善。     

Design of a preamble signal for synchronization in ultra‐wideband noncoherent energy detection receivers

We present an effective preamble design scheme that can improve synchronization performance in ultra‐wideband noncoherent energy detection receivers. Focusing on the effect of the nonuniform energy allocation of a preamble in energy detection‐based synchronization, we propose a preamble energy allocation scheme. This scheme determines the energy distribution of a preamble by using a constrained optimization method. Through the proposed scheme, we promise that we can provide a generalized solution to design preambles for energy detection‐based synchronization, in that it is possible to design the power distribution of preamble pattern in various shapes according to the system's specification. In addition, we also suggest two preamble design scheme that finally decides the practical shape of a preamble from the determined energy distribution of a preamble. By providing preamble design examples, we show that preambles based on nonuniform energy distribution provide improved synchronization performance without any additional increase in receiver complexity in ultra‐wideband channel environments. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Optimal and suboptimal receivers for code‐multiplexed transmitted‐reference ultra‐wideband systems

In this study, optimal and suboptimal receivers are investigated for code‐multiplexed transmitted‐reference (CM‐TR) ultra‐wideband systems. First, a single‐user scenario is considered, and a CM‐TR system is modeled as a generalized noncoherent pulse‐position modulated system. Based on that model, the optimal receiver that minimizes the bit error probability is derived. Then, it is shown that the conventional CM‐TR receiver converges to the optimal receiver under certain conditions and achieves close‐to‐optimal performance in practical cases. Next, multi‐user systems are considered, and the conventional receiver, blinking receiver, and chip discriminator are investigated. Also, the linear minimum mean‐squared error (MMSE) receiver is derived for the downlink of a multi‐user CM‐TR system. In addition, the maximum likelihood receiver is obtained as a performance benchmark. The practicality and the computational complexity of the receivers are discussed, and their performance is evaluated via simulations. The linear MMSE receiver is observed to provide the best trade‐off between performance and complexity/practicality. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

卫星扩频通信中一种简化的窄带干扰抑制方法

针对卫星扩频通信中的强窄带干扰，提出了一种基于频域处理的窄带干扰抑制技术。该技术采用了简化的自适应方法估计接收信号中噪声的功率，确定窄带干扰与噪声之间的阂值。通过降低高于阈值的干扰谱线的幅度同时保持这些谱线的相位信息，降低了处理后信号中的干扰能量，使接收信号信噪比大大提高。该窄带干扰抑制算法的复杂度比较小，硬件实现占用的资源较少。     

Subset Parallel Volterra Filter for narrowband interference suppression in DSSS communications

Subset Parallel Adaptive Volterra Filter （SPAVF） design algorithm is proposed in this letter. Contribution factor is introduced in SPAVF, and it can get rid of redundant elements efficiently in the extended input vector. Computational weight can be reduced largely, and BER performance of SPAVF can be improved by getting rid of the influence of redundant elements in the input vector. Simulation result proves its advantage compared to AVF and PSVF.     

Performance of transmitted reference pulse cluster ultra‐wideband systems with forward error correction

Recently, an improved transmitted reference (TR) signaling scheme, referred to as transmitted reference pulse cluster (TRPC), was proposed for low‐rate ultra‐wideband (UWB) communications. Compared with conventional TR, TRPC has a more compact and uniform spacing for the reference and data pulses and therefore addresses the implementation problems posed by the long delay line requirement, as well as provides better bit error rate (BER) performance. In this paper, a TRPC‐UWB system, which includes practical forward error correction (FEC) coding such as that specified in the IEEE 802.15.4a standard, as well as more powerful convolutional codes, is developed. A performance analysis, which highlights the importance of selecting appropriate FEC codes, is presented. Results show that with a suitable FEC code, the TRPC‐UWB system is a promising candidate for low‐rate wireless personal area networks. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Initial Timing Acquisition for Binary Phase‐Shift Keying Direct Sequence Ultra‐wideband Transmission

This paper presents a parallel processing searcher structure for the initial synchronization of a direct sequence ultra‐wideband (DS‐UWB) system, which is suitable for the digital implementation of baseband functionalities with a 1.32 Gsample/s chip rate analog‐to‐digital converter. An initial timing acquisition algorithm and a data demodulation method are also studied. The proposed searcher effectively acquires initial symbol and frame timing during the preamble transmission period. A hardware efficient receiver structure using 24 parallel digital correlators for binary phase‐shift keying DS‐UWB transmission is presented. The proposed correlator structure operating at 55 MHz is shared for correlation operations in a searcher, a channel estimator, and the demodulator of a RAKE receiver. We also present a pseudo‐random noise sequence generated with a primitive polynomial, 1+x²+x⁵, for packet detection, automatic gain control, and initial timing acquisition. Simulation results show that the performance of the proposed parallel processing searcher employing the presented pseudo‐random noise sequence outperforms that employing a preamble sequence in the IEEE 802.15.3a DS‐UWB proposal.     

Improvement of Ultra‐wideband Link Performance over Bands Requiring Interference Mitigation in Korea

Ultra‐wideband (UWB) systems have witnessed a debate over whether they may cause interference to other existing and future narrowband systems sharing their band of operation. The detect and avoid (DAA) mechanism was developed as a solution to reduce interference to narrowband systems in order to ease regulatory concerns. It works by adaptively reducing the transmitted power at the overlapping bands upon detecting an active narrowband link. However, employing DAA degrades the performance of UWB transmissions. In this paper, we present the Korean UWB regulations as an example of regulations that require DAA in certain bands. We investigate DAA's impact on performance and propose a method to mitigate it, which provides UWB with the more efficient support of the DAA mechanism and enables it to avoid a larger number of narrowband users while sustaining the data rate. Results show significant improvement in performance with the application of our technique compared to conventional performance.     

Performance of DS‐UWB in MB‐OFDM and multi‐user interference over Nakagami‐m fading channels

The mutual interference between the two ultra wideband (UWB) technologies, which use the same frequency spectrum, will be a matter of concern in the near future. In this context, we present a performance analysis of direct‐sequence (DS) UWB communication in the presence of multiband orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (MB‐OFDM) UWB interfering transmissions. The channel fading is modeled according to Nakagami‐m distribution, and multi‐user interference is taken into account. The DS‐UWB system performance is evaluated in terms of bit error rate (BER). Specifically, using the characteristic function approach, an analytical expression for the average BER is derived conditioned on the channel impulse response. Numerical and simulation results are provided and compared for different coexistence scenarios. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

基于FB-FDE的地空通信窄带干扰抑制方法

提出了一种基于滤波器组的单载波频域均衡(FB-FDE)技术的窄带干扰抑制方法,该方法在多径时延较大的地空宽带通信中具有很强的窄带干扰抑制能力。从理论上详细分析了基于滤波器组的窄带干扰抑制技术能够克服基于FFT频域均衡缺点的主要原因,并在此基础上提出了基于自适应子带合并的算法。理论分析和仿真试验均表明,该方法抑制窄带干扰能力强,运算简单,适于工程实现。     

Rayleigh‐Quotient and Iterative‐Threshold‐Test‐Based Blind TOA Estimation for IR‐UWB Systems

This letter proposes a non‐coherent blind time‐of‐arrival (TOA) estimation scheme for impulse radio ultra‐wideband systems. The TOA estimation is performed in two consecutive phases: the Rayleigh‐quotient theorem‐based coarse‐signal acquisition (CSA) and the iterative‐threshold‐test‐based fine time estimation (FTE). The proposed scheme serves in a blind manner without demanding any a priori knowledge of the channel and the noise. Analysis and simulations demonstrate that the proposed scheme significantly increases the signal detection probability in CSA and ameliorates the TOA estimation accuracy in FTE.