DocumentCode
1081049
Title
Spread-spectrum communications
Author
Campana, David ; Quinn, Patrick
Author_Institution
Tantus Electronics Corp., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Volume
12
Issue
2
fYear
1993
fDate
4/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
13
Lastpage
16
Abstract
The characteristics of spread-spectrum systems that account for their growing use are examined. They offer low probability of intercept, signal hiding, and jammer rejection. Spread spectrum also provides a measure of immunity to multipath interference and multiple access capability, making it ideal for radar, telephone, local area networks, and many other applications. The two primary techniques commonly used frequency hopping and direct sequence, are described along with their advantages and disadvantages.<>
Keywords
frequency agility; interference suppression; local area networks; military systems; multi-access systems; radar systems; spread spectrum communication; characteristics; communications; direct sequence; frequency hopping; immunity to multipath interference; local area networks; multiple access; radar; spread-spectrum systems; telephone; Area measurement; Frequency; Interference; Jamming; Local area networks; Radar applications; Radar measurements; Spread spectrum communication; Spread spectrum radar; Telephony;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Potentials, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0278-6648
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/45.283815
Filename
283815
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