Masters Theses
Keywords and Phrases
Channel Emulator; MEMS Switch; Signal Transition
Abstract
"Channel Emulator, which is widely used in communication system development, is an instrument that emulates the real-world signal propagation environment between transmitter and. [sic] To overcome the disadvantages of traditional channel emulator, we propose a novel structure of the automated channel emulator in Section 1, which can be controlled by software and integrated into auto-testing system. MEMS switch, with good RF performance, is used to connect and isolate multiple channels.
In Section 2, we divide the whole channel emulator system into Channel, Support, and Controller Board, and provide detailed design procedures with critical parameters of each board. The well-designed high frequency channel traces are validated by both 2D/3D simulation models and analytical calculations. The automated control logic and driven mechanism are also illustrated by sequence and block diagram.
In Section 3, we perform post-simulation after the completion of PCB layout to check the RF performance of the real PCB board. Then manufacture and assemble the whole system of the automated channel emulator.
In Section 4, we study the discontinuities in channel path in a systematically approach, including: channel trace turns, connector transient tapering, wire-bonding and solder parasitic effects. Analysis, simulations and measurements are performed to provide improvement solutions of signal transition.
Section 5 concludes this thesis work and discuss about the future plan to expand our channel emulator design to differential solution"--Abstract, page iii.
Advisor(s)
Fan, Jun, 1971-
Committee Member(s)
Pommerenke, David
Khilkevich, Victor
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Electrical Engineering
Publisher
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Publication Date
Spring 2016
Pagination
x, 56 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 53-55).
Rights
© 2016 Jingdong Sun, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Radio frequency microelectromechanical systems -- Design
Signal integrity (Electronics)
-- Signal processing
Thesis Number
T 10896
Electronic OCLC #
952600000
Recommended Citation
Sun, Jingdong, "Automated channel emulator based on MEMS switch and improvement of signal transition" (2016). Masters Theses. 7526.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/7526