An Introduction to Ultra Wideband Communication Systems

Index

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PAL (Precision Asset Location) system

PAL650 PAM (Pulse Amplitude Modulation) PAPR (peak-to-average power ratio)parameters     model parameters, small-scale channel modeling

     S-parameters, antennas

partial band interference. [See PBI] partition dependent approaches, large-scale channel modelingpath loss modeling

     better than free-space propagation     directional antennas     free-space

     large-scale modeling studies

     non-free-space environments

     receiver-dependent models

pattern concept, antenna measurements and modeling in time domain PBI (partial band interference)

PDUs (protocol data units)

peak path loss peak power limits, FCC regulationspeak-to-average power ratio. [See PAPR]performance

     DS-UWB PHY standard

     MB-OFDM PHY standard

     UWB, antenna measurements and modeling in time domain

         CBAS

         potential structures

         resonant monopole

         TEM horn

phase, measuring UWB signal propagation

phase-locked loop. [See PLL]

PHY layer (physical layer)

     networks

physical layer convergence protocol. [See PLCP]

physical layer. [See PHY layer]

Piconet Synchronized Power Save. [See PSPS mode]

piconets

     DS-UWB PHY standard    IEEE 802.15.3/3a standard         child and neighbor piconets

         DEV association and disassociation

         PNC handover         starting, maintaining and stopping

     MB-OFDM PHY standard

pilot waveform assisted modulation. [See PWAM]pilots, CD receivers

     A-PAM modulation     PPM modulation

PLCP (physical layer convergence protocol) PLL (phase-locked loop) PNC handover point-to-point flow control, data link layer design (UWB networking) point-to-point protocols

Poisson arrival rate

Poisson models     modified Poisson model     single Poisson model

     split-Poisson model polarization factor polarization properties, antennas 2nd

pole modeling, antenna systems

     biconic antenna model

     monopole antenna model

     Vivaldi antenna model positive going avalanche pulse generators

power

     amplifiers     conservation, data link layer design (UWB networking)     management, IEEE 802.15.3/3a standard         APS mode

         DSPS mode

         PSPS mode

Power Line Networking (Homeplug)

power spectral density. [See PSD]

PPM (Pulse Position Modulation)

    CD receivers

         optimal matched filter performance

         performance based on pilots

         simple matched filter performance

     RAKE receivers

         nonresolvable paths

         resolvable paths

PPM-based UWB receivers, IEEE 802.15.3/3a proposed standard

Precision Asset Location. [See PAL system]

precision position location capability

presentation layer (network protocols) PRF (pulse repetition frequency) proactive routing protocols, DSDV

programmable CMOS pulse generators

propagation (UWB signals)     electromagnetic simulation in indoor environments

         comparison of results

         organization of simulator         receiving antennas

         transmitting antennas         UWB channel simulation

     measurement         frequency domain         impact of building architecture and materials         results of measurements         role of antennas

         time domain 2nd

     studies     two-dimensional channel model for indoor propagation     unique features of UWB signals

properties, antennas     directivity     effective area

     effective length

     gain (G)

     maximum effective area

     polarization 2nd     received power

     reciprocity

proposal, MB-OFDM PHY standardprotocol data units. [See PDUs]protocols     BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)

     CTS (clear to send)

     hybrid protocols (MANET protocol)

     Internet Protocol

    MAC. [See MAC protocols]

     OSPF (Open Shortest Path First protocol)

     PLCP (physical layer convergence protocol)

     point-to-point

     proactive protocols (MANET protocol)

PSD (power spectral density)

PSPS (Piconet Synchronized Power Save) mode

Pulse Amplitude Modulation. [See PAM]

pulse compression, Sperry Rand Corporation developments

pulse generators

     avalanche

     integrated circuits

         CMOS         differential circuits, H bridge         ECL (Emitter Coupled Logic)

         Scholtz monocycle generator

     SRDs (Step Recovery Diodes)     tunnel diode pulsers

Pulse Position Modulation. [See PPM]

pulse repetition frequency. [See PRF] pulse shapes, I-UWB system

pulse width modulation. [See PWM] PulsON 100 chipset (TDC)

pure impulse radio PWAM (pilot waveform assisted modulation) PWM (pulse width modulation)