Implementation Aspects of RLL Encoding for Zero-Crossing Modulation based Wideband Communications

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Abstract

For wideband terahertz communications systems the analog-to-digital converter power consumption is expected to become a major challenge. The use of receivers with 1-bit quantization and oversampling w.r.t. the transmit signal bandwidth in combination with zero-crossing modulation is considered as a promising solution to realize energy-efficient wideband communications systems. Such a zero-crossing modulation can be realized using a combination of runlength-limited (RLL) sequences and faster-than-Nyquist signaling. However, the high-speed implementation of the RLL encoding and decoding poses severe challenges due to their inherently serial nature. In the present paper, we present an implementation and synthesis results of an RLL encoder in 22nm FDX CMOS technology, demonstrating that data rates in the order of 100Gbps can be achieved. Moreover, technology scaling shows the potential for even higher throughputs.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2025 International Conference on Mobile and Miniaturized Terahertz Systems, ICMMTS 2025
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Number of pages5
ISBN (electronic)979-8-3503-6583-2
ISBN (print)979-8-3503-6584-9
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Peer-reviewedYes

Conference

Title7th International Conference on Mobile and Miniaturized Terahertz Systems
Abbreviated titleICM²TS 2025
Conference number7
Duration23 - 26 February 2025
Website
LocationHilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
CityDubai
CountryUnited Arab Emirates