Boosting ser test for RF transceivers by simple DSP technique

Jerzy Da̧browski, Rashad Ramzan

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Abstract

The paper presents a new technique of symbol error rate test (SER) for RF transceivers. A simple DSP algorithm implemented at the receiver baseband is introduced in terms of constellation correction, which is usually used to compensate for IQ imbalance. The test is oriented at detection of impairments in gain and noise figure in a transceiver frontend. The proposed approach is shown to enhance the sensitivity of a traditional SER test to the limits of its counterpart, the error vector magnitude (EVM) test. Its advantage over EVM is in simple implementation, lower DSP overhead and the ability of achieving a larger dynamic range of the test response. Also the test time is saved compared to a traditional SER test. The technique is validated by a simulation model of a Wi-Fi transceiver implemented in Matlab ™.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2007 Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference and Exhibition, DATE 2007
Pages719-724
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event2007 Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference and Exhibition - Nice Acropolis, France
Duration: Apr 16 2007Apr 20 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings -Design, Automation and Test in Europe, DATE
ISSN (Print)1530-1591

Other

Other2007 Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference and Exhibition
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityNice Acropolis
Period4/16/074/20/07

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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