ULTRA WIDEBAND
WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION
ULTRA WIDEBAND
WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION
Edited by
Hu¨ seyin Arslan
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
Zhi Ning Chen
Institute for Infocomm Research, Singapore
Maria-Gabriella Di Benedetto
University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:
Ultra wideband wireless communication / edited by Huseyin Arslan,
Zhi Ning Chen, Maria-Gabriella Di Benedetto.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 0-471-71521-2 (cloth)
1. Broadband communication systems. 2. Ultra-wideband devices.
3. Wireless communication systems. I. Arslan, Huseyin, 1968–
II. Chen, Zhi Ning. III. Di Benedetto, Maria-Gabriella.
TK5103.4.U44 2006
621.384 - - dc22
2006008457
Printed in the United States of America
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Preface
Contributors
Chapter 1
Introduction to Ultra Wideband
Hu¨seyin Arslan and Maria-Gabriella Di Benedetto
1.1
Introduction
1.1.1 Benefits of UWB
1.1.2 Applications
1.1.3 Challenges
1.2 Scope of the Book
Chapter 2 UWB Channel Estimation and Synchronization
Irena Maravic and Martin Vetterli
Introduction
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2.2 Channel Estimation at SubNyquist Sampling Rate
2.2.1 UWB Channel Model
2.2.2 Frequency-Domain Channel Estimation
2.2.3 Polynomial Realization of the Model-Based Methods
2.2.4 Subspace-Based Approach
2.2.5 Estimation of Closely Spaced Paths
2.3 Performance Evaluation
2.3.1 Analysis of Noise Sensitivity
2.3.2 Computational Complexity and Alternative Solutions
2.3.3 Numerical Example
2.4 Estimating UWB Channels with Frequency-Dependent Distortion
2.4.1 Algorithm Outline
2.5 Channel Estimation from Multiple Bands
2.5.1 Filter Bank Approach
2.5.2 Estimation from Nonadjacent Bands
2.6 Low-Complexity Rapid Acquisition in UWB Localizers
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2.6.1 Two-Step Estimation
2.7 Conclusions
Chapter 3 Ultra Wideband Geolocation
Sinan Gezici, Zafer Sahinoglu, Hisashi Kobayashi,
and H. Vincent Poor
Introduction
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3.2 Signal Model
3.3 Positioning Techniques
3.3.1 Angle of Arrival
3.3.2 Received Signal Strength
3.3.3 Time-Based Approaches
3.4 Main Sources of Error in Time-Based Positioning
3.4.1 Multipath Propagation
3.4.2 Multiple Access Interference
3.4.3 Nonline-of-Sight Propagation
3.4.4 High Time Resolution of UWB Signals
3.5 Ranging and Positioning
3.5.1 Relationship Between Ranging and Optimal
Positioning Algorithms
3.5.2 ToA Estimation Algorithms
3.5.3 Two-Way Ranging Protocols
3.6 Location-Aware Applications
3.7 Conclusions
Chapter 4 UWB Modulation Options
Hu¨seyin Arslan, I˙smail Gu¨enc¸, and Sadia Ahmed
Introduction
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4.2 UWB Signaling Techniques
4.2.1 UWB-IR Signaling
4.2.2 Multiband UWB
4.2.3 Multicarrier UWB
4.2.4 OFDM
4.3 Data Mapping
4.3.1 Binary Data Mapping Schemes
4.3.2 M-ary Data Mapping Schemes
4.4 Spectral Characteristics
4.5 Data Mapping and Transceiver Complexity
4.6 Modulation Performances in Practical Conditions
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4.6.1 Effects of Multipath
4.6.2 Effects of Multiple Access Interference
4.6.3 Effects of Timing Jitter and Finger
Estimation Error
4.7 Conclusion
Chapter 5 Ultra Wideband Pulse Shaper Design
Zhi Tian, Timothy N. Davidson, Xiliang Luo, Xianren Wu,
and Georgios B. Giannakis
Introduction
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5.2 Transmit Spectrum and Pulse Shaper
5.3 FIR Digital Pulse Design
5.4 Optimal UWB Single Pulse Design
5.4.1 Parks – McClellan Algorithm
5.4.2 Optimal UWB Pulse Design via Direct Maximization
of NESP
5.4.3 Constrained Frequency Response Approximation
5.4.4 Constrained Frequency Response Design with
Linear Phase Filters
5.5 Optimal UWB Orthogonal Pulse Design
5.5.1 Orthogonality Formulation
5.5.2 Sequential UWB Pulse Design
5.5.3 Sequential UWB Pulse Design with Linear
Phase Filters
5.6 Design Examples and Comparisons
5.6.1 Single-Pulse Designs and their Spectral
Utilization Efficiency
5.6.2 Multiband Pulse Design
5.6.3 Multiple Orthogonal Pulse Design
5.6.4 Pulse Designs for Narrowband Interference Avoidance
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Impact of Pulse Designs on Transceiver
Power Efficiency
5.7 Conclusions
Chapter 6 Antenna Issues
Zhi Ning Chen
Introduction
6.1
6.2 Design Considerations
6.2.1 Description of Antenna Systems
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6.2.2 Single-Band and Multiband Schemes
6.2.3 Source Pulses
6.2.4 Transmit Antenna and PDS
6.2.5 Transmit – Receive Antenna System
6.3 Antenna and Pulse versus BER Performance
6.3.1 Pulsed UWB System
6.3.2 Effects of Antennas and Pulses
Chapter 7 Ultra Wideband Receiver Architectures
Hu¨seyin Arslan
Introduction
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7.2 System Model
7.3 UWB Receiver Related Issues
7.3.1 Sampling
7.3.2 UWB Channel and Channel Parameters Estimation
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7.3.4 Other Receiver-Related Issues
Interference in UWB
7.4 TH-IR-UWB Receiver Options
7.4.1 Optimal Matched Filter
7.4.2 TR-Based Scheme
7.4.3 Differential Detector
7.4.4 Energy Detector
7.5 Conclusion
Chapter 8 Ultra Wideband Channel Modeling and Its Impact on
System Design
Chia-Chin Chong
Introduction
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8.2 Principles and Background of UWB Multipath
Propagation Channel Modeling
8.2.1 Basic Multipath Propagation Mechanisms
8.2.2 Classification of UWB Channel Models
8.3 Channel Sounding Techniques
8.3.1 Time-Domain Technique
8.3.2 Frequency-Domain Technique
8.4 UWB Statistical-Based Channel Modeling
8.4.1 Modeling Philosophy and Mathematical Framework
8.4.2 Large-Scale Channel Characterization
8.4.3 Small-Scale Channel Characterization
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