Arbitrary UWB pulse generation and optimun matched-filter reception

This paper explores a general synthesis technique previously developed by the authors for designing microwave devices with fully customized temporal/spectral responses and its communications. The theoretical foundations of the exact analytical series solution for the synthesis technique enables the passivity and stability. A simple and efficient implementation of the synthesis algorithm is also presented. Finally, we demonstrate the application of the microwave synthesis technique for UWB applications: key components for the generation and optimal demonstrated. In particular, an UWB pulse-shaper and a matched-filter are experimentally demonstrated in conventional microstrip technology.