Channel Shortening Equalizers for UWB Rake Receivers

The book "Channel Shortening Equalizers for UWB Rake Receivers" by Imtiaz Syed offers a comprehensive analysis and innovative approaches to reducing the complexity of UWB rake receivers. UWB systems are known for their large bandwidth and low power densities, leading to a variety of multipath transmissions. To exploit the temporal diversity of these channels, rake reception techniques are typically employed, which can become complex and costly due to the multitude of multipath routes and the associated signal energy distribution. The book addresses the technique of channel shortening or time-domain equalization as a solution to simplify the rake receiver. It provides a detailed overview of existing designs of channel shortening equalizers (CSE) and their limitations, followed by new designs that can enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of UWB rake receivers. This publication is aimed at research students engaged in new CSE designs and their applications.