In this paper, a new Ultra Wideband (UWB) channel estimation algorithm, UWB-SAGE (Space Alternating Generalized Expectation Maximization) is proposed. In the algorithm, a novel UWB signal model which is an extention of the conventional wideband signal model is employed in order to estimate the UWB channel with SAGE algorithm. The algorithm divides the measured data into individual ray paths and...

This thesis investigates the performances of the Rake receiving and the Transmitted Reference (TR) schemes for Ultra Wideband (UWB) communication systems. UWB technology has been proposed as a promising physical layer candidate for indoor wireless c:ommunications, because it offers very fine time resolution and multipath resolvability. Hovlrever, these beneficial properties also pose great chal...

This paper analyses the bit error rate (BER) and capacity behaviour of orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) and cyclic prefix based single carrier (CP-SC) systems using amplify and forward relay (AF) with two hops wireless channel type 1 ( Rayleigh-AF-UWB) and channel type 2 (Exponentially decaying multipath-AF-UWB). We consider Saleh-Venezuela [SV] channels-CM1, CM2, CM3 and CM4 f...

The presented paper exhibits the design configuration of Microstrip Line (MS)-fed and Co-Planar Waveguide (CPW)-fed symmetrical staircase shaped, planar monopole Ultra Wideband (UWB) antennae with WLAN band rejection characteristic having sized 30x30x1.6mm. The staircase pattern in the radiating patch and the feed line’s Ushaped slot are used to achieve the UWB and notch the 5GHz WLAN band, res...

Recent developments in the field of Ultra Wide Band (UWB) radio and networks led to the definition of a new Impulse Radio (IR) UWB-based IEEE standard for low data rate communications, named IEEE 802.15.4a. A typical feature of UWB radio is a large bandwidth together with limited available emission power, as set by regulatory bodies. UWB communications may, therefore, be severely affected by ex...

| Understanding ultra-wide-band (UWB) propagation channels is a prerequisite for UWB system design as well as communication-theoretic and information-theoretic investigations. This paper surveys the fundamental properties of UWB channels, pointing out the differences to conventional channels. If the relative bandwidth is large, the propagation processes, and therefore path loss and shadowing, b...

This paper investigates the performance of the high speed 2-parallel MB-OFDM ultra-wideband (UWB) receiver. Achieving high speed and low complexity become a challenge of UWB system design. In our solution, a highspeed low-complexity 2-parallel MB-OFDM UWB system with fixed point data type will be described and simulated.

Recent advances in wideband impulse technology, low power communication along with unlicensed band have enabled ultra wide band (UWB) as a leading technology for future wireless applications. This paper outlines the applications of emerging UWB technology in a private and commercial sector. We further talk about UWB technology for a wireless body area network (WBAN).

In this tutorial paper, the basic principles of the ultra wideband impulse radio (IR-UWB) technology are covered. Pulse construction and signaling formats are discussed, along with channel models suited to the IR-UWB system design and assessment. Some reception techniques are also presented, with emphasis on the time reversal. The paper also highlights some applications of the IR-UWB technology.

corresponding reconstructed mean UWB signals and the mean of the sinusoidal fitted UWB data for B0 = 0T, 1T and 3T. Upper right: result of the t-test for each time step in t = [0,...,1.1s]. Middle and lower right: comparison of phase of the fit and p-values of the t-test on the phase. Fig. 1: Left: positioning of ECG electrodes and UWB antennas. Right: set-up of the combined ECG/UWB measurement...