Programmable digital receiver architecture for high data rate and multichannel communications applications

The architecture for an advanced, molecular, all-digital programmable receiver capable of processing bandwidth-efficient digital modulation schemes at data rates well in excess of 100 Mb/s is described. The receiver is designed around a digital, parallel processing architecture to support high throughput rates while being adaptable to both continuous and burst communication systems. A digital architecture that provides significant processing flexibility through the use of GaAs and CMOS technologies is presented. The programming of all critical receiver functions and attributes is supported through this architecture. The general concept is based on a set of high-speed programmable and reconfigurable building blocks that provide the user complete control of the demodulation, tracking, and data-processing functions.<>