DT3 RF OnOff Remote Control Technology.ppt

DT3: RF On/Off Remote Control Technology Rodney Singleton Joe Larsen Luis Garcia Rafael Ocampo Mike Moulton Eric Hatch Agenda Radio Frequency Overview Frequency Selection Signals Methods Modulation Methods Radio Frequency Spans from 3kHz to 300GHz Advantage: Long Distance No stress on line-of-sight Disadvantage: Needs to be operated in accordance with the FCC Interference occurs between RF devices Remote Control using RF Remote Control: Wireless device used to operate audio, video and/or other electronic equipment using transmission. Car opener Garage Door Specifically for our project: Using RF as a remote control to power on/off a system. ISM Congestion 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz ranges are extremely congested Urban areas will have higher congestion RF Detection RF detector monitors the output of an RF circuit and develops a dc output voltage. RF detectors are used primarily to measure and control RF power in wireless systems. In a receiver: Signal strength is a key factor in maintaining reliable communications. In a transmitter: The amount of power transmitted is critical because of regulatory guidelines. Main Applications of RF Detectors Transmitter output power measurement is the primary application. It is essential to know the RF output power. In many cases, the transmitter power is controlled automatically. As a result, the output power is measured and compared to a set point level in a feedback control circuit so power can be adjusted as required. Types of RF Detectors There are two basic types: Logarithmic type RMS type. The log type converts the input RF power into a dc voltage proportional to the log of the input, making the output directly related to decibels. The RMS detector creates a dc output proportional to the RMS value of the signal. General Criteria for Selecting RF Detectors The type of RF signal to be measured is the most important determining factor in the type of detector to use. Log type is best for: general po