RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN SFM DATA CORRELATOR.

Abstract

A feasibility model of an SFM data correlator has been constructed which performs the discrete equivalent of the correlation integration required at the receiving terminal of a PCM/SFM communication system. Techniques which lend themselves to miniaturization were used in designing the model so that the correlator would be practicable in an aerospace environment. The correlator is all-electronic and uses a hybrid computer with a digital shift register and analog multipliers. Data rates from d-c to 200,000 bits/sec are possible. Construction details are given and a brief discussion of signal design is included. Preliminary testing indicates that the correlator operates as expected. If a generator can be acquired, then extensive testing and experimenting can be done. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0604427

Entities

People

  • D. R. Brundage
  • E. K. Holland-moritz
  • J. C. Dute

Organizations

  • University of Michigan

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Environments
  • Communication Systems
  • Computers
  • Computing Devices
  • Construction
  • Correlators
  • Data Rate
  • Environment
  • Generators
  • Hybrid Computers
  • Miniaturization
  • Shift Registers
  • Terminals

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Radio communications and signal processing.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space