Delay-sum beamforming using delta-sigma modulated inputs

Authors

Christian T. Weibel, University of Rhode Island
Godi Fischer, University of Rhode IslandFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Original Version

12-1-2000

Abstract

This paper presents a novel approach for the realization of time-domain beamformers. The developed delay-sum beamformer concept utilizes delta-sigma data converters at the front end, which produce highly oversampled (single-bit) data streams. Therefore, no additional interpolation procedure is necessary. Furthermore, the simple one-bit data-format enables a multiplier free implementation of the shading coefficients. MATLAB simulations have demonstrated the functionality of the proposed concept. The presented hardware configuration is flexible and well suited for a VLSI implementation.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems

Volume

3

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Weibel, Christian T., and Godi Fischer. "Delay-sum beamforming using delta-sigma modulated inputs." Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems 3, (2000): 1198-1201. https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/ele_facpubs/228