Title :
Band-pass sampling techniques for high resolution multi-channel single-chip radar systems
Author :
Li, John ; Li, Mei ; Evans, Robin J. ; Skafidas, Efstratios ; Moran, Bill
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Univ. of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Abstract :
This paper describes a radar architecture utilising bandpass sampling techniques suitable for high resolution random stepped frequency radar systems with multiple channels. The architecture has advantages with respect to increased flexibility and low-cost implementation in hardware with associated benefit of reducing sampling frequency of the ADC, suitable for integrated systems-on-a-chip.
Keywords :
analogue-digital conversion; radar resolution; system-on-chip; ADC sampling frequency; band-pass sampling technique; high-resolution multichannel single-chip radar system; high-resolution random-stepped frequency radar system; integrated system-on-a-chip; Band pass filters; Bandwidth; Frequency modulation; Radar; Receivers; Signal to noise ratio; Analog-digital conversion; Millimeter wave radar; Radar architecture; Sampling methods; System-on-a-chip; Ultra wideband radar;
Conference_Titel :
Radar Conference (RADAR), 2012 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0656-0
DOI :
10.1109/RADAR.2012.6212192