Integrated circuit technology and RF 60 GHz components

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Table of contents

Introduction
1 Context and objectives
1.1 Introduction
1.2 New applications demanding high data rate communications
1.2.1 Wireless networking and instant wireless synchronization
1.2.2 Wireless display, distribution of HDTV, high quality audio and wireless docking
1.2.3 Intelligent transportation systems
1.2.4 Access and future 5G
1.3 High Data rate communication: millimeter-wave solutions (60 GHz)
1.3.1 Benets of millimeter-wave frequencies for Gb/s communication
1.3.2 Why 60 GHz?
1.3.2.1 Regulatory environment
1.3.2.2 60 GHz implications
1.4 Energy aspects
1.4.1 Lower energy consumption thanks to high data rates
1.4.2 Lower energy consumption thanks to spatial capabilities
1.4.2.1 Beamforming
1.4.2.2 Multi-hops
1.5 The objective: a better utilization of spatial resources
1.5.1 Localization as a support for green radio
1.5.2 Other applications of indoor localization
1.6 Conclusion
2 State of the art of 60 GHz systems and indoor positioning methods
2.1 Introduction
2.2 60 GHz communication systems
2.2.1 Channel issues
2.2.1.1 Propagation characteristics
2.2.1.2 Material impact
2.2.2 Technological aspects
2.2.2.1 Integrated circuit technology and RF 60 GHz components
2.2.2.2 Antenna
2.2.3 Modulation schemes and MAC protocols
2.2.4 Standards
2.2.4.1 WirelessHD standards
2.2.4.2 IEEE 802.15.3c-2009 standard
2.2.4.3 ECMA 387
2.2.4.4 WiGig and IEEE 802.11ad
2.2.5 Conclusion
2.3 Indoor positioning methods
2.3.1 Angle related measurements
2.3.1.1 Method utilizing receiver antenna’s amplitude response
2.3.1.2 Method utilizing receiver antenna’s phase response .
2.3.2 Distance related measurements
2.3.2.1 Received Signal Strength (RSS) measurements
2.3.2.2 Time Of Arrival (TOA) measurements
2.3.2.3 Time Dierence of Arrival (TDOA) measurements .
2.3.3 Conclusion
2.4 Conclusion
3 New TDOA approach using communication signals
3.1 Introduction
3.2 TDOA metric
3.2.1 Conventional TDOA method
3.2.2 New TDOA method
3.2.3 Mathematical analysis and the direct problem
3.2.4 Inverse problem
3.3 TDOA extraction using IEEE 802.11ad standard
3.3.1 Simulation setup
3.3.1.1 Geometry of acquisition
3.3.1.2 SystemVue simulation
3.3.2 TDOA estimation using EVM of received signal
3.3.2.1 Simulation results
3.3.2.2 Conclusion
3.3.3 TDOA estimation using equivalent channel response (ECR) .
3.3.3.1 Simulations results
3.3.3.2 TDOA estimation
3.3.3.3 Conclusion
3.3.4 Multi-band approach
3.4 Limitations and validity domain
3.4.1 Channel consideration
3.4.1.1 Simple multi-path in uence on 60 GHz TDOA estimation using EVM
3.4.1.2 IEEE channel in uence on 60 GHz TDOA estimation using ECR
3.4.2 Quality of communication
3.5 Conclusion
4 Measurements and experimental results
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Measurements using VNA
4.2.1 Experimental setup and test conditions
4.2.2 Results
4.2.3 Conclusion
4.3 Measurements using Vubiq and VSA
4.3.1 Experimental setups
4.3.1.1 Arbitrary waveform generator (AWG)
4.3.1.2 60 GHz waveguide module development system (V60WGD02)
4.3.1.3 SystemVue interface
4.3.2 Measurements results
4.3.2.1 Free space measurements
4.3.2.2 Guided mono-band measurements
4.3.2.3 Guided multi-band measurements
4.4 Measurements using Highrate transceiver
4.4.1 Experimental setup and test condition
4.4.2 Results
4.5 Multi-band measurements with base-band signals
4.6 Conclusion
Conclusion and perspectives
Appendix A: 60 GHz Vubiq Modules
Appendix B: Highrate Transceiver
Appendix C: List of publications
Bibliographie