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We investigate experimentally and theoretically Ultra-Wideband (UWB) wireless transmission in different WPAN scenarios. Short-range UWB wireless link (wireless fire-wire) have been studied theoretically and experimentally. Different mutual positions and distances between the antennas have been investigated. It was found that the reactive antenna coupling might decrease power budget as much as 15 dB by an antenna separation of 5 mm.

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Dr. Alexander V. Vorobyov

Dr. Alexander Georgievic Yarovoy