System And Method For Fast Acquisition Of Ultra Wideband Signals

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12249923

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An ultra wideband system employing a threshold to detect signal quality during acquisition wherein the threshold is adjusted based on signal characteristics such as packet traffic rate, packet loss rate, and packet loss fraction. In one embodiment, the threshold is adjusted by adjusting the gain of a variable gain stage ahead of the threshold. In another embodiment, gain and threshold are adjusted in a coordinated manner wherein gain is adjusted for low signal levels and threshold is adjusted for high signal levels. In one embodiment, packet traffic rate is evaluated over an interval based on maximum packet length, number of monitor packets, and inter-packet delay. In a further embodiment, multiple ramp builders are operated in parallel at multiple code offset values to generate signal statistics to compare with the threshold. Embodiments are disclosed wherein the thresholds are adaptively adjusted based on signal performance characteristics or the multipath environment.

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TDC ACQUISITION HOLDINGS INC4955 CORPORATE DRIVE SUITE 101 HUNTSVILLE AL 35805

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Brethour, Vernon R Owens Cross Roads , US 21 756
Dodoukh, Irina Huntsville , US 5 305
Fisher, Teresa E Huntsville , US 2 58
Richards, James Fayettevile , US 25 519
Roberts, Mark D Huntsville , US 214 6157
Rolin, Jennifer P Elkmont , US 2 58

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