Software-Defined Ultrasonic Communication System using PPM-EMAT with High Transmission Rate

A novel approach to ultrasonic communication systems introduces a software-defined system that utilizes Periodic-permanent-magnet electromagnetic acoustic transducers (PPM-EMATs) as transmitters and receivers. Traditional systems had limitations in adaptability and flexibility. The software-defined system provides enhanced versatility, adaptability, and portability, allowing customization for diverse applications. The use of PPM-EMATs is explored for optimizing energy transfer through metal plate channels, generating shear horizontal waves. Experimental tests validate the efficiency of PPM-EMATs, showing successful communication at a 10-kbps bitrate using ASK modulation with a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). The research highlights the potential of PPM-EMAT technology in high-speed software-defined ultrasonic communication systems.