Evaluation of microcontroller based packet radio modem
Date
2007-03
Authors
Seabe, Phillip Sello
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Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch
Abstract
The use of emerging microprocessors has become increasingly popular in packet radio communication
equipment. This is mainly because of the improved performance and hardware simplicity
they offer. The new generation field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and microcontrollers
are now widely used in the development of terminal node controller (TNC) components.
The aim of this thesis is to evaluate the use of these new generation FPGAs and microcontrollers
in a TNC design, in order to utilise the software flexibility and hardware simplicity. The
design process began with the selection of the available simple microcontroller-based modem
that was just designed. Prior to its usage in a TNC, the software of the modem was modelled,
in order to understand its signal processing functionality.
Description
Thesis (MScEng (Electrical and Electronic Engineering))--University of Stellenbosch, 2007.
Keywords
Theses -- Electrical and electronic engineering, Dissertations -- Electrical and electronic engineering