A new reconfigurable modem architecture for 3G multi-standard wireless communication systems

– The trend in communication systems is towards more rapidly changing specifications with shorter time intervals between updates of existing standards. This results in a coexistence of many diverse standards. To support this diversity, communication systems should have a flexible architecture for easy and rapid updates. An ASIC design approach is not suitable for this purpose. Reconfigurable computing machines (RCMs) provide a promising solution for multi-standard communication system design. The flexibility and scalability of RCMs can support multiple standards and easily adapt to rapid changes of specifications. In this paper, we present a reconfigurable modem (RM) architecture targeting 3G multi-standard wireless communication systems. The proposed RM achieves scalability and low circuit complexity, while obtaining the performance close to an ASIC.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2005
• Where: ISCAS
• Authors: Jung-Ho Kim, Dong Sam Ha, Jeffrey H. Reed
• Keywords: Communication Systems, ISCAS 2005, RM Achieves Scalability, Shorter Time Intervals