18158631. RADAR DATA COMPRESSION simplified abstract (Infineon Technologies AG)
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RADAR DATA COMPRESSION
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Stefan Schmalzl of Sauerlach (DE)
RADAR DATA COMPRESSION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18158631 titled 'RADAR DATA COMPRESSION
The abstract describes a radar monolithic microwave integrated circuit that processes RF signals into compressed radar data.
- RF input receives RF signal with multiple frequency ramps
- Baseband processing converts RF signal into baseband signal with analog signal segments
- Analog-to-digital converter changes analog signal segments into digital signal segments with digital samples
- Encoder compresses digital samples based on defined correlation with windowing function to generate compressed radar data
Potential Applications: - Radar systems - Communication systems - Signal processing applications
Problems Solved: - Efficient compression of radar data - Enhanced signal processing capabilities
Benefits: - Improved radar data transmission - Enhanced signal processing efficiency
Commercial Applications: - Military radar systems - Satellite communication systems - Automotive radar technology
Prior Art: Prior research on radar signal processing and data compression techniques can provide insights into similar technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in radar signal processing, microwave integrated circuits, and data compression techniques may impact the development of this technology.
Questions about Radar Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits: 1. How does the defined correlation with a windowing function impact the compression of radar data? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in real-world radar systems?
A relevant generic question not answered by the article: How does this innovation compare to existing radar signal processing technologies? This radar monolithic microwave integrated circuit offers advanced signal processing capabilities that can significantly enhance radar system performance.
Another relevant generic question: What are the key factors to consider when designing radar systems with integrated data compression capabilities? Design considerations include signal fidelity, data compression efficiency, and compatibility with existing radar technologies.
Original Abstract Submitted
A radar monolithic microwave integrated circuit includes a radio frequency (RF) input configured to receive an RF signal comprising a plurality of frequency ramps; a baseband processing circuit configured to convert the RF signal into a baseband signal comprising a plurality of analog signal segments each corresponding to a different frequency ramp; an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert the plurality of analog signal segments into a plurality of respective digital signal segments, wherein each digital signal segment of the plurality of respective digital signal segments comprises a plurality of digital samples corresponding to a respective analog signal segment; and an encoder configured to receive a single digital signal segment and compress the plurality of digital samples of the single digital signal segment based on a data compression that has a defined correlation with a windowing function to generate compressed radar data corresponding to the single digital signal segment.
