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Design and implementation of sdr based qpsk transceiver using fpgaTarik Kazaz
Software-defined radio (SDR) technology enables
implementation of wireless devices that support multiple air interfaces and modulation formats, which is very important
if consider the proliferation of wireless standards. To enable such functionality SDR is using reconfigurable hardware platform such as Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). In this paper, we present design procedure and implementation result of SDR based QPSK modulator on Altera Cyclone IV FPGA. For design and implementation of QPSK modulator we used Altera DSP
Builder Tool combined with Matlab/Simulink, Modelsim and
Quartus II design tools. As reconfigurable hardware platform
we used Altera DE2-115 development and education board with
AD/DA daughter card. Software and Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)
simulation was conducted before hardware implementation and
verification of designed system. This method of design makes
implementation of SDR based modulators simpler ad faster.
Index Terms—SDR, FPGA, QPSK, DSP Builder, NCO, RRC
Differential structures such as backplanes and cables are the primary means for transmitting high speed serial data signals. Signal integrity of these systems is determined by the characteristics of the media such as insertion loss, crosstalk, and differential to common mode conversion.
Complete measurement of the mixed mode s-parameters is often performed by transforming single-ended s-parameters and assuming that the system is linear. In some cases, linearity cannot be assumed such as where active components are used.
This presentation describes how to measure true differential s-parameters which can be measured even in the presence of non-linear elements.
Topics covered in this presentation:
Radio & Microwave Communication.
2. Spectrum Management.
3. Digital Microwave Systems.
4. Fading and measures to counter Fading effect.
5. Digital Microwave link – Performance Objectives.
6. Modulation Methods.
7. A word about BWA
8. Other wireless communication Applications
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2. Need for Radio Trunking for cross country
pipelines
Secured & independent means of communication
dedicated for operational use.
A system which can be used in Hazardous area.
Non-availability of cellular services in some
remote cross country locations.
Dependency on other cellular service providers.
Instant connectivity with the concerned location
and faster emergency response.
3. Basic specifications for Radio Trunking in
Mundra Delhi Pipeline of HPCL
• To provide radio trunking communication between :
• Vehicle mobile to vehicle mobile
• Hand held ( IS & non-IS ) to Vehicle mobile.
• Hand held to fixed subscribers connected to
EPABX’s
• Mobile to fixed subscribers connected to EPABX’s
• Hand held to Hand held
• To achieve +/- 20 km span of wireless
communication on either side of IP/SV location.
• To interface VHF with OFC based Telecom system.
4. Overview of Radio trunking system at Mundra
Delhi Pipeline of HPCL
Qty 2 Qty 39
Tx Combiner
Tx Combiner Tx Combiner
Tx Combiner
Portable Mobile Radio
Rx Multicoupler Rx Multicoupler ATS2500 XTL1500
Rx Multicoupler Rx Multicoupler
Tx
Tx Tx
Tx Tx
Tx Tx
Tx Tx
Tx Tx
Tx Tx
Tx Tx
Tx
Rx
Rx Rx
Rx Rx
Rx Rx
Rx Rx
Rx Rx
Rx Rx
Rx Rx
Rx
Subscriber Radios
Multiplexer
Multiplexer Multiplexer
Multiplexer
HPCL’s
HPCL’s
Transmission Network
Transmission Network
Console
Console Telephone
Telephone HPCL’s
Switch
Switch Gateway
Gateway EPABX
Dispatch Console
Zone
Zone NM
NM NM
NM
Controllers
Controllers Servers
Servers Terminal
Terminal
Console
Server
LAN Switch
LAN Switch
5. Component Overview – Zone Controller
Zone Controller
– High performance server (cPCI
based computer) running on Unix
– Redundant Configuration
Qty 2 Qty 39
Tx Combiner
Tx Combiner Tx Combiner
Tx Combiner
– Call processing and resource
Mobile Radio
Rx Multicoupler
Rx Multicoupler Rx Multicoupler
Rx Multicoupler
Portable
ATS2500 XTL1500 management
Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx
Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx
Tx Tx Tx
– Capable of interfacing up to 60
Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx
Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx
Rx Rx Rx
sites
Subscriber – Capable of supporting up to
Multiplexer
Multiplexer Multiplexer
Multiplexer Radios 64,000 Radio ID’s
– Capable of supporting up to 4,000
HPCL’s
talkgroup ID’s
HPCL’s
Transmission Network
Transmission Network
Console
Console Telephone
Telephone HPCL’s
Switch
Switch Gateway
Gateway EPABX
Dispatch
Console Zone NM NM
Zone NM NM
Controllers
Controllers Servers
Servers Terminal
Terminal
Console
Server
LAN Switch
LAN Switch
6. Component Overview – Audio Switch
Audio Switch
– Provide all the necessary audio
routing between the bases
stations, console and telephone
Qty 2 Qty 39
interconnect lines.
Tx Combiner
Tx Combiner Tx Combiner
Tx Combiner
Portable Mobile Radio
Rx Multicoupler
Rx Multicoupler Rx Multicoupler
Rx Multicoupler XTL1500
ATS2500
Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx
Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx
Tx Tx Tx
Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx
Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx
Rx Rx Rx
Subscriber
Multiplexer
Multiplexer Multiplexer
Multiplexer Radios
HPCL’s
HPCL’s
Transmission Network
Transmission Network
Console
Console Telephone
Telephone HPCL’s
Switch
Switch Gateway
Gateway EPABX
Dispatch
Console Zone NM NM
Zone NM NM
Controllers
Controllers Servers
Servers Terminal
Terminal
Console
Server
LAN Switch
LAN Switch
7. Component Overview - Servers
High Performance Servers
– cPCI based processors running
on Unix
Qty 2 Qty 39 – System Fault Management
Tx Combiner
Tx Combiner Tx Combiner
Tx Combiner
Mobile Radio
– System Configuration
Portable
Rx Multicoupler
Rx Multicoupler Rx Multicoupler
Rx Multicoupler ATS2500 XTL1500 Management
Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx
Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx
Tx Tx Tx – Subscriber Radio Provisioning
Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx
Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx – System Performance
Subscriber
Multiplexer
Multiplexer Multiplexer
Multiplexer Radios
Management
– System Accounting
Management
HPCL’s
HPCL’s
Transmission Network
Transmission Network
Console
Console Telephone
Telephone HPCL’s
Switch
Switch Gateway
Gateway EPABX
Dispatch
Console Zone NM NM
Zone NM NM
Controllers
Controllers Servers
Servers Terminal
Terminal
Console
Server
LAN Switch
LAN Switch
11. Features of Radio trunking implemented for
Mundra Delhi Pipeline of HPCL
A private call can be made i.e. one to one communication.
Possible to make group call i.e. communication among a group.
Telephone interconnect is available i.e. call between landline &
Radio.
Emergency call i.e. override of any call in network for handling
operational emergency.
Multigroup calling can be made i.e. addressing to many group at
any given point of time.
Dynamic site assignment i.e. optimum resource allocation of
network for communication of Radio.
Can be used while roaming anywhere in pipeline route i.e. any
radio can be used along the pipeline network.
Ensure call continuity i.e. call doesn’t drop when moving from one
tower to another tower.
12. Benefits of Radio Trunking system for
pipelines
It is a wireless dedicated private network
throughout the length of the pipeline.
It provides round the clock seamless
communication between security personnel at
remote location along the entire route of pipeline
to control room for enhanced pipeline security.
We can have customized wireless private network
among security personnel & control room along
the route as per operational requirement.
Being a dedicated private network, Hence no
dependency on service providers.
13. Advantages of Radio Trunking over
conventional VHF communication
• It is semi-duplex communication.
• It provide encrypted communication i.e. highly
secured mean of communication.
• Longer range of communication.
• One to one call between Radio can be done.
• Online monitoring / control on use of Radio. It
can be made defunct incase of theft / lost to
avoid any unintended / malafide use.
• Call among group can be done.
• Roaming network for uninterrupted
communication.
14. Steps for implementation of Radio trunking
To obtain pairs of frequencies from WPC as per
site requirements.
To obtain SACFA clearance for towers height.
Interfacing of OFC with VHF Radio’s.
Construction of towers for installing the
antenna.
Installation of base station / repeaters.
Battery banks & chargers for back up.
15. Scope for Future integration
Migration to digital radio Trunking system.
Wireless data communication through
VHF.
GPS enabled hand held radios for use in
security position tracking system.
Wireless communication of PSP values
from field.