Thesis (M.S.)--Youngstown State University, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 100-103). Also available via the World Wide Web in PDF format.

Thesis (MTech (Electrical Engineering))--Peninsula Technikon, 2003. / Word processed copy. Summary in English. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 132-135). Also available online.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--George Mason University, 2009. / Vita: p. 146. Thesis director: Brian L. Mark. Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Title from PDF t.p. (viewed Oct. 11, 2009). Includes bibliographical references (p. 138-145). Also issued in print.

Thesis (M.Phil.)--Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 77-82). Also available in electronic version.

Thesis (MScIng)--University of Stellenbosch, 2008. / Bibliography. Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Texas at Dallas, 2008. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 51-52)

Thesis (MScEng)--Stellenbosch University, 2004. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this thesis is to implement the Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) modem modules for the Software Defined Radio (SDR), using different Linux sound Application Programming Interfaces (API's). The FSK modulation scheme, uses coherent detection with matched filters. The modules are implemented using the Linux operating system and the programming language used is C/C++. Simulation is performed first and then followed by implementation in real-time, using APIs. The APIs used are Open Sound System (OSS), Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA), Jack Audio Connection Kit (JACK) and PortAudio (PA). In real-time two computers are used, one acting as the modulator and the other as the demodulator. The two sound cards are connected by an audio cable. Results obtained using OSS, ALSA and JACK are satisfactory. Recommendations are subsequently made for the suitable API(s). Both ALSA and JACK are the best APIs for the implementation. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die doel van hierdie tesis is om modules vir 'n frekwensieskuif-sleuteling (FSK) modem vir 'n Sagteware-gedefinieerde Radio (SDR) te implementeer, deur gebruik te maak van verskillende Linux klankargitekture (API's). Die FSK modulasieskema gebruik koherente deteksie met aangepaste filters. Die modules is geïmplementeer met behulp van die Linux bedryfstelsel en CjC++ is gebruik as programmeringstaal. Simulasies is eers gedoen, gevolg deur 'n reële-tyd implementasie. Die klankargitekture wat gebruik is, is Open Sound System (OSS), Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA), Jack Audio Connection Kit (JACK) en PortAudio (PA). Twee rekenaars is gebruik vir die reële-tyd stelsel, waar een as die modulator optree en die ander een as die demodulator. Die twee klankkaarte is verbind deur 'n klankkabel. Bevredigende resultate is verkry met behulp van OSS, ALSA en JACK. Aanbevelings is gevolglik gemaak vir toepaslike API's. Beide ALSA en JACK is die geskikste API's vir die implementasie.

Telecommunication technologies and networks are constantly changing; with the introduction of the GSM system the shift from wired to wireless telephony experienced a unique boom. Since then, behaviour and communication needs of users (i.e. subscribers) have undergone rapid changes from initially the need for pure wireless voice transmission to now data and multimedia content traffic. Introduction of the 3rd Generation (UMTS/IMT 2000) promised the delivery of these services and the integration with the Internet. However, legacy technologies and networks are not likely to be replaced soon, the different wireless and wired communication and information infrastructures will co-exist and will have to work, seemingly seamless, together. The here documented research work delivers basic mechanisms supporting this integration, therefore a variety of technologies from different areas, ranging from Software Radio technology to Object-Oriented computing, have been brought together to introduce reconfigurability to mobile communication networks. Distributed object computing technologies are evaluated and their application as signalling and support platforms for reconfigureable systems is shown in different examples. Other novelties are the introduction of a protocol for download of reconfiguration software, from various software sources, these sources include Smart Cards, wired outlets and Over-The-Air. Furthermore, an object-oriented framework for flexible, 'on-the-fly' protocol exchange has been developed; the mechanisms and architecture of this framework are described within this thesis. Combining protocol reconfiguration, software download and distributed platforms and focusing on control and management of reconfiguration have led to the design and definition of a reconfiguration management architecture. Functionality and structure of this architecture are documented, and its single modules are described. Providing means and mechanisms enabling management and control of reconfiguration within reconfigureable mobile communication networks is the purpose of this thesis. KM, Guildford, July 2001 Key words: reconfiguration, reconfiguration management. Software Radio, object-orientation, middleware, CORBA, Universal Control CHannel.

Submitted in fulfillment of the requirement for the Masters degree of Technology (MTech): Electrical Engineering, 2003 / Contemporary software-defined radio (SDR) is continuously changing and challenging the way traditional RF systems operate. Having more of a radio system’s operation in software enables further flexibility through the use of software manipulation. Due to practical limitations, however, it is not always feasible to have the entire radio system’s operations performed using software. Practical limitations, therefore, require that a SDR employs some form of RF front-end in order to interface the antenna signals and the signals prior to the data converters. As technology grows in support of SDR development, this hardware interface is becoming increasingly smaller. The problem with the rapid rate at which SDR developments are occurring is that RF hardware needs to change accordingly. Therefore, the RF hardware front-end can be seen as a non-standardised piece of equipment. To the designer, this means having to prototype in hardware in order to experiment with various types of SDR hardware front-ends. One of a SDR’s main attractions is the inherent property of software testability. Taking this fact into account, this thesis investigates the design and operation of a basic softwaredriven RF front-end emulator for a SDR. Basic prototype software models are identified and developed in order to test their performance within the emulator. The focus of the thesis, however, is geared toward the development of a software architecture that enables a high degree of interchangeability amongst the underlying modelled components. In the case of a SDR, the advantage of prototyping in software is in predicting the behaviour of a system prior to having to perform any physical developments. This property of software testability in the emulator can only fully be appreciated if a bench-mark system is used to evaluate the overall performance of the emulator. Therefore, a physical hardware setup is performed in order to test the basic aspects of the emulators operation. This evaluation is not meant as an exhaustive analysis of the emulator, but aims to highlight the overall performance of the emulated system against a typical physical system setup.

International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / October 25-28, 1999 / Riviera Hotel and Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada / To make the DGPS data link can be easily modified and updated, the ‘software radio’ technology becomes a logical architecture choice applying in a DGPS transceiver. This paper will discuss the system architecture and the key technology of software DGPS transceiver, which will become a multi-band and multi-function transceiver. It will operate at the uniform hardware platform to realize two receivers’ functions ¾ both the GPS receiver and the data link receiver (or transmitter). Then, this paper will give the design and implementation of the transceiver. Finally, it will demonstrate the simulation results of the system.