Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Communication for High-Speed Wireless Networks

Abstract

Ultra wide bandwidth (UWB) signals are often characterized by a significant relative bandwidth (bandwidth divided by the carrier frequency) or a substantial absolute bandwidth. Conversely, the development, reception, and processing of UWB signals provide considerable obstacles that need novel research in signal generation, transmission, propagation, processing, and system engineering. Over the last two decades, UWB has been used for applications like radar, sensing, military communication, and localization. In February 2002, a significant alteration transpired when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a report permitting the commercial and unlicensed implementation of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, accompanied with a specified spectrum mask for indoor and outdoor uses in the United States. This extensive frequency allotment prompted several research endeavors from both business and academia. In recent years, UWB technology has mostly concentrated on consumer electronics and wireless communications.