Direct RF modulation 256QAM microwave system

Author

Conner, William A.

Author_Institution

Rockwell Int., Richardson, TX, USA

fYear

1988

fDate

28 Nov-1 Dec 1988

Firstpage

1741

Abstract

A 2 GHz common carrier system utilizing 256-QAM for high spectrum efficiency is described. A simplification in system design is accomplished by the use of direct RF modulation and demodulation rather than a more traditional IF (intermediate frequency) heterodyne approach. Technical considerations for this direct approach are discussed. The use of automatic power control results in reduced battery requirements, improved reliability, and easier frequency coordination. With inclusive M12 muldems, extensive error correction, and time domain equalization techniques, the radio system provides 12 DS1 (19 MBS) in a 3.5 MHz bandwidth

Keywords

amplitude modulation; demodulation; microwave links; 12 DS1; 2 GHz; 256-QAM; 3.5 MHz; UHF; automatic power control; battery requirements; common carrier system; demodulation; direct RF modulation; extensive error correction; frequency coordination; high spectrum efficiency; inclusive M12 muldems; microwave system; reliability; time domain equalization; Art; DSL; Digital integrated circuits; FCC; Filters; Land mobile radio cellular systems; RF signals; Radio frequency; Rain fading; Tellurium;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Global Telecommunications Conference, 1988, and Exhibition. 'Communications for the Information Age.' Conference Record, GLOBECOM '88., IEEE

Conference_Location

Hollywood, FL

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/GLOCOM.1988.26117

Filename

26117