On the power spectral density of UWB signals in IEEE 802.15.3a

Ultra wide-band (UWB) radio uses base-band pulses of very short duration, thereby spreading the energy of radio signal very thinly over gigahertz. Power spectral density (PSD) of UWB signals consists of continuous and discrete components. Since the discrete component contributes more to PSD than continuous component, it presents greater interference to other narrow-band wireless systems. UWB was approved by the FCC for commercial deployment in 2002. In order to ensure negligible mutual interference, the FCC has specified emission limits for UWB applications. UWB is now under consideration as an alternative physical layer technology for wireless PAN in IEEE 802.15.3a. However, little study has been reported on PSD issues in IEEE 802.15.3a. This paper presents analysis on PSD of UWB signals in IEEE 802.15.3a systems, and on what frame reversion can achieve in reducing the PSD.