Performance of Bit Error Rate and Power Spectral Density of Ultra Wideband with Time Hopping Sequences.

Author

Joseph Martin Peek, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Date of Award

12-2003

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Electrical Engineering

Major Professor

Dr. M. Mostofa Howlader

Committee Members

Dr. Paul B. Crilly, Dr. Jack S. Lawler

Abstract

This thesis focuses on several modulation methods for an ultra wideband (UWB) signal. These methods are pulse position modulation (PPM), binary phase shift keying (BPSK), on/off key shifting (OOK), and pulse amplitude modulation (PAM). In addition, time hopping is considered for these modulation schemes, where the capacity per time frame of time hopping PPM is studied using different spreading ratios. This thesis proves that with the addition of time hopping to all types of modulated UWB signals, the performance of power spectral density improves in all aspects, despite the increase of data per time frame. Note that despite the increase of data per frame, the bit error rate remains the same as standard non-time hopping UWB modulated signals.

Recommended Citation

Peek, Joseph Martin, "Performance of Bit Error Rate and Power Spectral Density of Ultra Wideband with Time Hopping Sequences.. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2003.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/2157