Directional modulation technique for phased arrays

Michael P. Daly, Jennifer T. Bernhard

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Abstract

A directional modulation (DM) technique using a phased array to produce the modulation is presented. By phase shifting each element correctly, the desired amplitude and phase of each symbol in a digital modulation scheme can be produced in a given direction with data rates determined by the switching speed of the phase shifters. Because this signal is direction-dependent, the technique offers security, as the signal can be purposely distorted in other directions. DM also enables an array to send independent data in multiple directions. When using an array with driven elements, the phase shifts can be determined from simple calculations rather than time-consuming simulations or measurements. Mathematical analysis and experimental results are presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2633-2640
Number of pages8
JournalIEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation
Volume57
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009

Keywords

  • Digital modulation
  • Directional modulation
  • Genetic algorithm
  • Phase-shift keying (PSK)
  • Phased array

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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