Salim Hanna PhD Eng. Chairman ITU-R Task Group 1/8 Manager, New Wireless Services and Technology Spectrum Engineering Branch, Industry Canada Tel:

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1 Salim Hanna PhD Eng. Chairman ITU-R Task Group 1/8 Manager, New Wireless Services and Technology Spectrum Engineering Branch, Industry Canada Tel: +(613) Fax: +(613)

2 1. INTRODUCTION 2. UWB BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES 3. APPLICATION DEVELOPMENTS 4. UWB REGULATIONS IN OTHER COUNTRIES 5. IEEE STANDARADIZATION DEVELOPMENTS 6. UWB DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THE ITU-R 7. UWB DEVELOPMENTS IN CANADA 8. SUMMARY UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 2

3 UWB is an attractive technology for use in short-range communications: - It can provide high data-rate (> 100 Mbits/s) at very low transmit power over short distances. - It has Low susceptibility to multipath fading. - It has low probability of intercept and detection. UWB has high precision capabilities that makes it attractive for use in: - High precision vehicular radar devices to improve road safety. - High precision positioning, location determination, and tracking. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 3

4 UWB has good penetration capabilities that makes it attractive for use in radar imaging applications to determine the location and movement of hidden objects or persons: - Through-wall and in-wall imaging devices can be used by law enforcement, rescue and firefighting organizations to improve public safety. - Ground penetrating radar devices can be used in archeology, mining, construction, and to measure ice thickness. - Medical imaging device can be used by health professionals similar to X-ray. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 4

5 - UWB may benefit sectors such as information technology, multimedia entertainment, construction, engineering, science, public safety, transportation, and consumer applications. - UWB can create new industries. - Can improve spectrum utilization by using spectrum allocated to radiocommunication services. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 5

6 UWB emissions spread over a large frequency bandwidth. e.g.; Impulse Width Time Domain Frequency Spread Frequency Domain Finding appropriate spectrum. Concerns about potential harmful interference to radiocommunication services. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 6

7 Concerns about proliferation of UWB devices. UWB susceptibility to interference: UWB intends to operate on no-protection basis. Implications on spectrum management rules, policies and standards. - Traditional licence-exempt devices operate in specific bands. UWB intends to operate in several frequency bands on licence-exempt basis. - Service status of UWB applications. - UWB characteristics, definitions, and measurement techniques. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 7

8 a.) Radar imaging applications: Ground Penetrating Radar, In-wall Imaging, and Through-Wall Imaging devices are available in the market. Medical imaging and surveillance devices are at design and development stages. The principle users of radar imaging are professionals (e.g., police, rescue, scientific institutions). Infrequent transmission directed mostly towards the ground or an object. Low proliferation rate. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 8

9 Ground Penetrating Radar (GPRs) devices available in the market. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 9

10 Commercial Through-Wall Imaging Devices for public safety were introduced in the market in UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 10

11 b) Communications & measurement applications: Wireless Short-Range Communications and Measurement Devices Will be available in the market in Wireless USP (480 Mbits/s at 3m or 100 Mbits/s at 10m). - Video streaming from digital cameras or video cameras. - UWB-enabled TV. - Location determination (RFID), tagging devices, and precision tracking. - Precise Measurement Devices (e.g., Liquid Level detector, Bridge Movement). At design or prototype stages: - Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) - Indoor and hand-held outdoor communication devices. This category has the largest potential for proliferation. Some applications operate occasionally; others operate most of time. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 11

12 c) Vehicular radar applications: Backup Parking Aids, Collision Warning Radars and improved airbag activation are already in the market. Precrash Parking aid Blind spot detection Backup parking aid ACC with Stop & Go Collision warning Collision mitigation Blind spot detection Rear crash collison warning Lane change assistent ACC = Automotive Cruise Control UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 12

13 Use is restricted to terrestrial transportation and mainly outdoors and mobile. Antennas are directional. There is the potential of high-density use on highways and major roads if it becomes mandatory to install collision warning radars on terrestrial vehicles. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 13

14 UWB Developers UWB Developers Intel Multispectral Solutions Inc. Texas Instruments Alereon/Time Domain Freescale Semiconductor/Motorola Aether Wire & Location Hewlett-Packard IBM Wisair Staccato Communications Philips Electronics Samsung Electronics CSIRO Telecomm.& Industrial Eastman Kodak Pulse-Link (wireless networks) ST Microelectronics Pulsicom Technologies Appairent Technologies U.S. Radar Cellonics LLNL (radars) General Atomics Itech Bosch AT&T Zircon Delphi Corporation Sharp Siemens Automotive ZF Endress Hauser Tyco M/A-Com WiQuest NEC Electronics Haier (TV Maker) Sensors & Software (GPR) Focus Enhancements Fujistu Hitachi UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 14

15 USA/FCC: February 2002: FCC First Report & Order authorized 3 categories of UWB systems on a licence-exempt basis subject to certain frequency, power, and operational restrictions: 1. Radar Imaging Systems: GPRs, In-wall Imaging, Through-wall Imaging, Medical Imaging, and Surveillance devices. 2. Vehicular Radar Systems: Collision Warning Radars, and improved airbag activation, etc. 3. Communications & Measurement Systems: Short-Range Indoor and Hand-held Communication Systems, and Measurement Devices. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 15

16 USA/FCC: UWB SYSTEM Communication and Measurement Systems Ground Penetrating Radar, In-Wall Imaging Systems Medical Imaging Systems FREQUENCY BAND GHz f < 960 MHz and GHz GHz MAX. AVERAG EIRP DENSITY dbm/mhz dbm/mhz dbm/mhz Through-Wall Imaging and Surveillance Systems Vehicular Radar Systems f < 960 MHz and GHz GHz dbm/mhz dbm/mhz UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 16

17 USA/FCC: July 2002 FCC adopted a Waiver permitting existing GPR and wall-imaging devices to operate in all bands below 10.6 GHz. January 2003 GPS coalitions (31 entities including Nortel, AT&T, Qualcomm, SiRF and Sprint) urged FCC not to relax UWB rules. Coalition did not ask FCC to tighten its rules. February 2003: FCC adopted a Memorandum Opinion and Order that reaffirmed the rules adopted in 2002 on UWB: - FCC denied requests for further restrictions on UWB operations. - AOL, Cellular and PCS Petitions were dismissed. - FCC intends to investigate the potential impact of UWB devices on various services and would continue its review of the UWB standards. - Future NPRM to explore flexible technical standards and to address operations and additional types of UWB devices. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 17

18 FCC Radar Imaging Systems: 0.96 RAS GPS PCS GHz Licence-exempt under Part 15 of FCC rules subject to: Frequency Restrictions: Operation is permitted below 10.6 GHz. Operational Restrictions: Operation is restricted to specific groups (e.g.; Public Protection, Fire & Rescue Organizations, Scientific Research Institutes, and Construction & Mining Companies) or under the supervision of a health care practitioner. Operators must be eligible for licensing under Part 90 of FCC rules. Sale Restrictions: Marketing is restricted to specific user groups. Coordination with NTIA: NTIA notification by the FCC is required for all Radar Imaging Systems prior to operation. Tx Power Level: Same or more stringent emission masks than those in Part 15 for narrowband licence exempt devices. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 18

19 FCC Emission Masks for GPRs, In-wall Imaging, and Medical Imaging Systems GPS Band UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 19

20 FCC Emission Masks for Through-Wall Imaging Systems and Surveillance Systems GPS Band UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 20

21 FCC Vehicular Radar Systems 22.0 GHz 23.6 EESS 24.0 ISM Licence-exempt under Part 15 of FCC rules subject to: 29.0 GHz Frequency restrictions:operations is permitted in GHz. Additional emission restrictions to protect the passive band GHz. Operation is restricted to Terrestrial Transportation. Operate when the engine is running. Directional Antennas must be used. Tx Power Level: Part 15 limit or more stringent emission limits. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 21

22 FCC Emission Mask for Vehicular Radar Systems GPS Band UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 22

23 FCC Communications & Measurement Systems: RAS GPS PCS GHz License-exempt under Part 15 of FCC rules subject to: Frequency Restrictions:Operations is permitted in GHz. Technical Restrictions: Transmitter shall cease emission within 10 s unless it receives acknowledgement from associated receiver. Devices must be designed for Indoor Use (emissions may not be intentionally directed outdoors) or for Outdoor Use (Hand-held devices for peer-to-peer operation). No Fixed Infrastructure (Outdoor mounted antennas are prohibited). Tx Power level: At frequencies below 3.1 GHz, outdoor devices are subject to a tighter emission limits than indoor devices. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 23

24 FCC Emission Mask for Indoor UWB Communications and Measurement Systems GPS Band UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 24

25 FCC Emission Mask for Outdoor Hand-held Portable Devices (e.g., PDAs and Lap-top Computers) GPS Band UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 25

26 EUROPE / CEPT: July 2004 Adopted temporary rules until July 2013 for UWB automotive short-range radars (SRR) in the GHz band subject to restrictions on power, frequency, and percentage of vehicles equipped with SRR. July 2004 The band GHz is designated for SRR on a noninterference and non-protected basis with relaxed maximum mean e.i.r.p. density and peak power limits. Studies are in progress for UWB radar imaging. October 2005 CEPT (Electronic Communications Committee) adopted a draft decision on generic devices using UWB technologies in bands below 10.6GHz. March 2006 A final CEPT/ ECC decision on generic UWB devices is expected soon. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 26

27 CEPT draft emission limits for generic UWB devices in bands below 10.6 GHz Frequency Band Below 1.6 GHz 1.6 to 2.7 GHz 2.7 to 3.1 GHz 3.1 to 4.8 GHz 4.2 to 4.8 GHz 4.8 to 6 GHz 6.0 to 9.0 GHz 9.0 to 10.6 GHz Above 10.6 GHz Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density - 90 dbm/mhz - 85 dbm/mhz - 70 dbm/mhz dbm/mhz with DAA -70 dbm/mhz without mitigation dbm/mhz until June dbm/mhz dbm/mhz - 65 dbm/mhz - 85 dbm/mhz Maximum peak e.i.r.p. density -50 dbm/50mhz -45 dbm/50mhz -30 dbm/50mhz 0 dbm/50mhz with DAA -30 dbm/50mhz without mitigation 0 dbm/50mhz until June dbm/50mhz 0 dbm/50mhz -25 dbm/50mhz -45 dbm/50mhz UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 27

28 CEPT draft emission limits for generic UWB devices in bands below 10.6 GHz 0-20 dbm/mhz MHz UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 28

29 Singapore: February Authorized technical trails for UWB applications in a specific geographical location (UWB friendly zone) - Emission limits are relaxed by 6 db (from 2.2 GHz to 10.6 GHz) relative to the FCC UWB masks. Hong Kong: May The Office of the Telecommunications Authority announced the release of the GHz band for technical UWB trials. - The GHz band is assigned for indoor trials. - The GHz band is assigned for outdoor trials. - The permitted e.i.r.p. density for both indoor and outdoor trials is relaxed by 8.3 db relative to the FCC UWB masks. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 29

30 Australia: April 2004 The Australian Communications Authority (ACA) granted an interim licence for an UWB ground penetrating radar system. December 2004 ACA extended its interim licensing arrangements to allow other UWB devices to be licensed for testing, demonstration, and pilot marketing. New Zealand: April 2005 Issued a consultations paper. September 2005 : Introduced interim licensing arrangements for UWB: Grant radio licences to UWB imaging devices with low potential to cause interference, on a case-by-case basis. Grant trial/pilot radio licences for UWB communication applications with low potential to cause interference, also on a case-by-case basis. Issue a General User Licence for UWB vehicular radar, on a "noninterference, non-protected" basis, until 30 June (This is in harmony with the CEPT rules except the 7% condition). UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 30

31 Japan: August 2005 Introduced temporary UWB rules with a preliminary transmission mask for indoor use with the following e.i.r.p. density limits: GHz: the same as the FCC limits with Detect and Avoid (DAA) or tighter to -70 dbm/mhz without DAA. 4.8 to 7.25 GHz: Transmission limits are tighter by about 29 db than the FCC limits to GHz: the same as the FCC limits. Below 3.4 GHz and above GHz: the emission limits are the same as those of CEPT limits. March 2006 A final decision on UWB rules. China and South Korea: No announced UWB rules yet, but there are efforts to harmonize with the rules of Japan. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 31

32 Japan s preliminary UWB emission mask for indoor use 0-20 dbm/mhz MHz UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 32

33 The UWB industry is developing implementation standards for UWB applications through the IEEE and other standardization bodies. The IEEE Study Group 4a is developing standards for UWB low data rate (0.5 1 Mbits/s) short-range applications. The IEEE Task Group 3a attempted to develop UWB standards for high data rate wireless personal area networks. However, the UWB industry split (Multi-band OFDM UWB versus DS-UWB). The standardization efforts failed and IEEE a disbanded in January The OFDM UWB Alliance WiMedia obtained ECMA (European Industry Association) certificate for PHY, MAC and PHY/MAC interface in December UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 33

34 The use of the Radio Spectrum is regulated internationally by the ITU-R. International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Secretary General: Yoshio Utsumi (Japan) Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D) World Radiocommunication Conferences Radiocommunication Assemblies Director: V. TIMOFEEV World Telecommunication Standardization Conferences Director: H. ZHAO World Regional Telecommunication Development Conferences Director: H.I TOURÉ In July 2002, ITU-R Study Group 1 established TG 1/8 to deal with UWB. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 34

35 Radiocommunications Sector (ITU-R) SG1 Spectrum Management SG 3 Radiowave Propagation SG 4 Fixed-Satellite Service SG 6 Broadcasting Services SG 7 Science Services TG 1/8: Compatibility between UWB and Radiocommunication Services TG 1/9: Compatibility between Passive and Active Services WP 1A: Spectrum Engineering Techniques WP 1B: Spectrum Management Methodologies & Economic Strategies WP 1C: Spectrum Monitoring SG 8 Mobile Services SG 9 Fixed Services UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 35

36 In 2002, the ITU-R established Task Group 1/8 to carry out relevant studies to answer two questions: Question 226/1 on a Spectrum management framework related to the introduction of UWB devices. Question 227/1 on Compatibility between UWB devices and radiocommunication services. ITU-R Task Group 1/8 was chaired by Canada. TG 1/8 divided its work among 4 Working Groups. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 36

37 ITU-R TASK GROUP 1/8 Chair: SALIM A. HANNA (Canada) Working Group 1 : UWB Characteristics Questions 226/1 and 227/1 Chair: B. GAMBLE (USA) Working Group 2 : UWB Compatibility Question 227/1 Chair : K. LOEW (Germany) Y. OLLIVIER (France) Working Group 3 : Spectrum Management Framework for UWB Question 226/1 Chair: F. YURAL (ERO) C. WOSTE (Germany) Working Group 4 : Measurement Techniques of UWB Transmissions SG1 Decision (Doc 1/95) Chair: J.-I. TAKADA (Japan) T. YASUI (Japan) ITU-R Recommendation on UWB Characteristics ITU-R Recommendation on UWB Impact and ITU-R Report on Compatibility Studies ITU-R Recommendation on a Spectrum Management Framework for UWB ITU-R Recommendation on Measurement Techniques of UWB Transmissions UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 37

38 Working Group 1 (UWB Characteristics): Working Group 1 addressed the following questions: a) What is UWB and its Terms and Definitions? b) What are the general characteristics of UWB technology and devices? c) What are the key technical and operational characteristics of UWB devices? Working Group 1 developed the following a Draft New Recommendation to answer these questions. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 38

39 Draft New Recommendation ITU-R SM.[UWB.CHAR] - Characteristics of ultra-wideband technology This DNR consists of three Annexes: Annex A provides definitions, terms, and abbreviations to be used in describing UWB technology and UWB devices. Annex B provides general characteristics of UWB technology. Annex C provides technical and operational characteristics needed for studies relating to the impact of devices using UWB technology on radiocommunication systems (e.g.; activity factor). UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 39

40 DNR ITU-R SM.[UWB.CHAR] defined UWB as: a technology for short-range radiocommunication, involving the intentional generation and transmission of radio-frequency energy that spreads over a very large frequency range, which may overlap several frequency bands allocated to radiocommunication services. Devices using UWB technology typically have intentional radiation from the antenna with either a 10 db bandwidth of at least 500 MHz or a 10 db fractional bandwidth greater than 0.2. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 40

41 Working Group 2 (UWB Compatibility): Working Group 2 addressed the following questions: a) What methodologies to assess the impact from single and multiple UWB devices on radiocommunication systems? b) What mitigation techniques can be used by UWB devices to improve co-existence with radiocommunication systems? c) What are the results of studies assessing the impact of UWB devices on radiocommunication systems? d) What emission limits for UWB are necessary to protect radiocommunication systems from interference? Working Group 2 developed the following Draft New Report and Draft New Recommendation to answer these questions. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 41

42 Draft New Report ITU-R SM.[UWB.XYZ] Studies related to the impact of devices using ultra-wideband technology on radiocommunication services This Draft New Report consists of a main-body and 8 attachments. Main-Body includes device characteristics, propagation models, UWB mitigation techniques, and summaries of analytical studies. Attachment 1 Studies related to the impact of UWB devices on systems operating within the Mobile Service (LM except IMT-2000,Maritime, Aeronautical, IMT-2000, Wireless access/rlans, Amateur, and Meteorological). Attachment 2 Studies related to the impact of devices using UWB technology on systems operating within the Fixed Service. Attachment 3 - Studies related to the impact of devices using UWB technology on systems operating within the Fixed Satellite Service. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 42

43 Attachment 4 - Studies related to the impact of devices using UWB technology on systems operating within the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) and the Radio Navigation Satellite Service (RNSS). Attachment 5 - Studies related to the impact of devices using UWB technology on systems operating within the Broadcasting Service and the Broadcasting Satellite Service. Attachment 6 - Studies related to the impact of devices using UWB technology on systems operating within the Earth Exploration-Satellite Service, Space Research Service, and the Radio Astronomy Service. Attachment 7 Test measurement studies relevant to the impact of UWB devices on systems operating within radiocommunication services. Attachment 8 Characteristics and protection criteria of radiocommunication services. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 43

44 Working Group 2 qlso developed a: Draft New Recommendation ITU-R SM.[UWB.COMP] Impact of devices using ultra-wideband technology on systems operating within radiocommunication services This Draft New Recommendation consists of two Annexes: Annex 1 provides summaries of studies in Report ITU-R SM.[UWB.XYZ] relevant to the impact of UWB devices on allocated radiocommunication services, which includes: - Results of analytical studies. - Results of laboratory and field test measurements. - Mitigation techniques that can be used by UWB devices. Annex 2 Provides deterministic and statistical methodologies to assess the impact of UWB devices on radiocommunication systems. These methodologies are provided for the determination of the impact of a single UWB device or the impact of multiple UWB devices. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 44

45 Working Group 3 (UWB Framework): Working Group 3 addressed the following questions: a) What is the status of current devices using UWB technology in the Radio Regulations? b) What issues are relevant to the protection of Safety and Passive Services? c) What guiding principles can be given to administrations considering the introduction of devices using UWB technology? d) What regulations have been adopted or are in the process of being adopted by administrations? Working Group 3 developed the following Draft New Recommendation to answer these questions. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 45

46 Draft New Recommendation ITU-R SM.[UWB.FRAME] - Framework for the introduction of devices using ultra-wideband technology This Draft New Recommendation provides a guide for administrations considering the introduction of UWB devices. It consists of three Sections: Section 1 Introduction. Section 2 Provides guiding principles for administrations relevant to the management of different types of devices using UWB technology. This includes basis for operation of UWB devices, and issues relevant to the protection of safety services and passive services. Section 3 Provides examples of possible regulatory implementations. This also includes extracts (provided for information only) of UWB regulations in USA, Europe (CEPT), and Japan. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 46

47 Working Group 4 (UWB Measurements): Working Group 4 addressed the following questions: a) How to set the measurement environment? b) How to measure average power spectral density? c) How to measure peak power spectral density? d) How to measure in the time domain and in the frequency domain? Working Group 4 developed the following Draft New Recommendation to answer these questions. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 47

48 Draft New Recommendation ITU-R SM.[UWB.MES] Measurement techniques of ultra-wideband transmissions This DNR provides guidelines for measuring average and peak power levels from UWB devices: Section 1 describes the measurement environment, general measurement set-up, and measurement procedures. Section 2 provides frequency domain techniques for measuring average and peak power spectral densities. Section 3 provides time domain techniques for measuring average and peak power spectral densities. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 48

49 Task Group 1/8 met 6 times and terminated its work in October First Meeting Jan Second Meeting Oct Third Meeting June 2004 Fourth Meeting Nov Fifth Meeting May 2005 Sixth Meeting Oct Participants Input Documents Output/TEMP Documents Deliverables Status 5 Working documents 5 Working documents 5 Working documents 2 PDNRs +3 Working documents 4 PDNRs +a Preliminary Draft New Report 4 DNRs + a Draft New Report UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 49

50 TG 1/8 adopted 5 deliverables by consensus: 4 Draft New Recommendations (DNR) and a Draft New Report. The 4 DNRs and the Draft New Report were also adopted by ITU-R Study Group 1 (Oct. 2005). Nov. 2005: The 4 DNRs were sent out to ITU-R member states (Circular Letter 1/LCCE/73) for adoption and approval by correspondence. Feb. 2006: The 4 DNRs were sent out to ITU-R member states for a final approval by correspondence. Circular Letter CAR 213 has requested Administrations to inform ITU-R Secretariat by 22 May 2006 whether they approve or do not approve these DNRs. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 50

51 - Research and academic activities. - Start-up Canadian UWB companies. - Canada has the largest UWB Ground Penetrating Radar company in the world. - Canada launched a Consultation Process on the introduction of wireless devices using UWB technology in Canada. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 51

52 Some Canadian UWB Companies Company UWB Product # Employees Location Sensors & Software Ground Penetrating Radar Mississauga, Ontario Springboard Retails Networks Communications and Tracking 5 King City, Ontario Wireless 2000 Radar Imaging / Medical Imaging 5 Burnaby, BC Ultrawideband.ca Systems Wireless Communications 6 Vancouver, BC Berlet Electronics Automatic Control 10 Toronto, & Radar Imaging Ontario Environmental Mapping Canada Ground Penetrating radar 1 Abbotsford, BC UltraTech-Next High Accuracy Short- Range Radar 5 Ottawa, Ontario Williwawa Networks Location Determination 1 Vancouver, BC UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 52

53 is recognized globally as the technical leader in GPR products, having developed unique solutions from structural assessment, to landmine detection to glaciology. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 53

54 Springboard Retail Networks is developing a UWB electronic shopping system in 6.1 to 6.5 GHz, which features a wireless cart device, a cart tracking system, database, and a Website application. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 54

55 February 2005 Industry Canada released a public Consultation Paper SMSE that invited the Canadian public to comment on: Q1) Additional public benefits and concerns relevant to the introduction of UWB. Q2) A set of definitions and terms for UWB. Q3) Measurement methods of UWB transmissions. Q4) Authorizing options for radar imaging devices (GPR, etc.). Q5) Authorizing options for consumer devices, vehicular radar, and communication and measurement devices. Q6) UWB transmission limits and other, if any, measures that would not impede the development of UWB devices and would be protective of authorized radiocommunication services. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 55

56 30 submissions were received in response to the consultation paper: Generally Supporting Delphi Corporation Freescale Semiconductor Intel ITI (IT Industry Council) Multi-Spectral Solutions Philips SARA (Short-Range Radar) Staccato Communications WiQuest Communications Orr Neutral RF Micro Devices Generally Concerned Bell Wireless Alliance Cdn Association of Broadcasters CBC/Radio-Canada Cdn Cable Telecom. Association Canadian Space Agency Cdn Satellite and Space Industry Forum Environment Canada Globalstar Canada IEEE NA Broadcasters Association Nokia UK Nortel Northrop Grumman NovAtel Inc. Radio Advisory Board of Canada Satellite Industry Association Telesat Canada Telus Mobility World Meteorological Organization UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 56

57 Globalstar ( MSS ) CSSIF ( RNSS ) EIRP Density (dbm/mhz) RABC, Nortel ( RLAN ) Environment Canada, RABC ( EESS, Meteo Radars) RABC, CSSIF ( FSS ) CSA ( EESS ) Frequency (MHz) UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 57

58 All submissions to the Department relevant to the UWB Consultation Paper are posted on the Industry Canada website ( The Department is analyzing received comments, following UWB developments, and will develop appropriate regulatory tools which may include polices, standards, certification and/or licensing requirements. The Department objective is to balance: - the introduction of a new technology - the protection of radiocommunication services. Please Participate in our National Process. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 58

59 The ITU-R Task Group 1/8 and Study Group 1 adopted 4 Draft New Recommendations (DNR) and a Draft New Report on UWB: - Recommendation ITU-R SM.1BL10 on measurement techniques of UWB transmissions. - Recommendation ITU-R SM.1BL11 on characteristics of UWB technology. - Recommendation ITU-R SM.1BL12 on a framework for the introduction of devices using UWB technology. - Recommendation ITU-R SM.1BL13 on the impact of UWB devices on systems operating within Radiocommunication Services. - Report ITU-R SM.2057 on studies related to the impact of UWB devices on Radiocommunication Services. The TG 1/8 DNRs are in the final approval stage by correspondence. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 59

60 The trends in UWB regulations are towards: Licence-exemption for vehicular radar devices in the 24 GHz band on a no-interference no-protection basis with e.i.r.p. density = dbm/mhz. Various regional/domestic restrictions are expected with the intention to limit emissions in the GHz passive band, limit proliferation of UWB devices, and to move to higher frequency bands in the future. Licensing or eligibility for licensing for ground penetrating radar and other radar imaging devices in bands below 10.6 GHz with e.i.r.p. density = dbm/mhz.authorization is restricted to special user groups and/or special geographical area(s). UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 60

61 Licence-exemption for short-range communications and measurement devices on a no-interference no-protection basis in bands below 6.0 GHz with e.i.r.p. density = dbm/mhz when interference avoidance techniques are used or with tighter limits when interference avoidance techniques are not used. Licence-exemption for short-range communications and measurement devices on a no-interference no-protection basis in bands above 6.0 GHz at e.i.r.p. density = dbm/mhz. UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 61

62 Questions Dr. SALIM A. HANNA Manager, Spectrum Engineering Branch, Industry Canada, 300 Slater St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1A 0C8. Tel: +(613) Fax: +(613) UBC-IEEE Workshop 10 March 2006 Slide 62