PDW Tool

Instrument Constraints

or check signal generator datasheet to fill in the constraints.

Transient time min μs

RF frequency min GHz

RF frequency max GHz

Power min dBm

Power max dBm

Sample rate MSa/s

IQ bandwidth max MHz

Pulse width min ns

Modulation and Pulse Shape

Waveform ID (1)

Waveform duration μs

FM start MHz

FM end MHz

Rise time (2) ns

Fall time (2) ns

IQ scale

(1) Will be used in PDW list. Must be maually set when importing IQ.

(2) Raised cosine: easings.net

Generated Waveform

# of IQ samples Bandwidth estimate (3) MHz

(3) used for plotting

Radar Antenna

Scan rotation rpm

Power peak dBm

(4) cardioid: en.wikipedia.org

Frequency Hopping

Frequency min GHz

Frequency max GHz

Pattern repeat period s

Radar Timing

Pulse width μs

PRI μs

Simulation duration s

# of PDW in list (3)

(3) for performance reasons N < 1000 is recommended

Multi Antenna Setup

Antenna spacing λ

for frequency GHz

Calculated spacing m

Movement periodmin s

Angle of Arrival min °

Angle of Arrival max °

Radar Pulse List Generator Simon's PDW tool