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Title:
Optimization of a new linear FM detector using digital signal processing techniques
Author:
Kratt, Edward J.A.
Document Type:
Dissertation
Department:
Department of Electrical Engineering
Degree:
Doctor of Engineering Science
Major:
Electrical Engineering
Advisory Committee:
Klapper, Jacob
Frank, Joseph
Rosenstark, Sol.
Baltrush, Michael Allen
Thesis Date:
1983, May
Keywords:
Frequency Modulation Detectors
Signal Processing -- Digital Techniques
Availability:
Unrestricted
Abstract:

This dissertation describes and synthesizes a new member of the family of FM detectors introduced earlier by Klapper and Kratt. A salient property of these detectors is low delay with excellent sensitivity. The emphasis in the new detector is on the ease of digital implementation. In addition, the new detector is also extremely linear. In congruence with the other Klapper-Kratt detectors, it makes use of zero group delay elements, balance at RF, quasi-synchronous detection and carrier cancellation. The Performance of the detector is mathematically analyzed under the conditions of a modulated input wave, sinewave [sic] interference, and noise. The results indicate improved Performance over other members of the family in terms of linearity, threshold, and ease of digital implementation. Realization of the detector using FIR digital signal processing methods is discussed, including linearity optimization. Substantial algorithm simplification was achieved. High center frequencies with low sampling frequencies are obtainable due to the frequency foldover effect. Narrowband predetection filtering can be included in the detector provided a wider predetection filter is Present. Results of a working model are shown.

Complete Thesis:
njit-etd1983-007 (139 pages ~ 14,191 KB pdf)
Download by Chapters:
Front Matter (Title Page, Abstract, Table of Contents, etc. ~ 12 pages ~ 603 KB pdf)
Chapter I: Introduction (10 pages ~ 787 KB pdf)
Chapter II: Functional Description (5 pages ~ 545 KB pdf)
Chapter III: Theoretical Performance (16 pages ~ 2,337 KB pdf)
Chapter IV: Digital Implementation (15 pages ~ 2,765 KB pdf)
Chapter V: Realization (13 pages ~ 2,414 KB pdf)
Chapter VI: Actual Performance (16 pages ~ 2,312 KB pdf)
Chapter VII: Conclusions (4 pages ~ 208 KB pdf)
Appendix III: SNR-CNR Derivation (10 pages ~ 427 KB pdf)
Appendix VII: Linearity Optimization (15 pages ~ 728 KB pdf)
Bibliography (3 pages ~ 134 KB pdf)
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