A receiving phased array anti-interference channel correction method, system and storage medium

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method, system, and storage medium for anti-interference channel correction of a phased array receiver. By performing low-gain internal correction during the system correction phase and correspondingly performing low-gain internal correction upon system startup, the method significantly improves the anti-interference capability of the system's receive correction process. This enables the system to accurately complete receive channel correction in the presence of external interference, especially strong in-band interference, thereby improving the system's stability and reliability in complex electromagnetic environments. Furthermore, the method eliminates the need to change the architecture and complexity of the system's hardware and algorithms, resulting in a highly versatile system.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of phased array anti-interference technology, and in particular to a receiving phased array anti-interference channel correction method, system and storable medium. Background Art

[0002] Phased array radar or communication systems achieve high-precision signal measurement and transmission by processing signals received by multiple receive channels. However, in actual operation, due to non-ideal characteristics such as device manufacturing processes, temperature variations, aging, data clock domain conversion, and environmental factors, delays, phase, and amplitude differences can occur between receive channels. Each receive channel also experiences in-band amplitude fluctuations and phase nonlinearity, requiring calibration before normal operation to ensure system performance.

[0003] Receive channel calibration is typically performed using a specific calibration signal in an environment free of external interference. However, when interference signals are present, especially strong in-band interference signals, traditional calibration methods often struggle to distinguish between the calibration signal and the interference signal, resulting in reduced calibration accuracy or even failure, which can significantly impact overall system performance. Effectively resisting external interference and ensuring calibration accuracy in complex electromagnetic environments remains a major challenge facing current technology.

[0004] Although some existing solutions attempt to suppress interference through various signal processing technologies, such as some methods suppress interference based on the time domain, frequency domain, and spatial domain characteristics of the interference signal, and some methods suppress interference through signal modulation such as spread spectrum and pulse compression or coherent accumulation, these methods mainly suppress interference after the system enters normal working state. There is a lack of effective solutions specifically for the problem that the receiving channel is susceptible to interference during the correction process. In addition, some processing methods are time-consuming and resource-intensive, and cannot meet real-time processing requirements.

[0005] If the calibration process is not accurate enough, it will not only cause system performance degradation, but also affect the effectiveness of other interference suppression measures running under normal system operation. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a method that can accurately complete the receive channel calibration in an environment with external interference to improve the robustness and anti-interference performance of the phased array system. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In order to solve the technical problems existing in the background technology, the present invention proposes a receiving phased array anti-interference channel correction method, system and storable medium.

[0007] The present invention proposes a method for correcting anti-interference channels of a receiving phased array, comprising the following steps:

[0008] S1, initial external calibration stage: The adjustable amplifier in the phased array receiving channel is set to a high gain state, and the adjustable amplifier in the correction channel is set to a low gain state. The external calibration signal a generated by the calibration signal generation module passes through the calibration channel and the external calibration analog switch to output an external RF calibration signal b. The external RF calibration signal b is radiated outward through the external calibration antenna probe, received by the phased array antenna elements, and fed into the corresponding receiving channel for preprocessing to obtain the initial high gain external calibration data c of the receiving channel;

[0009] S2, initial internal correction stage: The adjustable amplifier in the phased array receiving channel is set to a low gain state, and the adjustable amplifier in the correction channel is set to a high gain state. The initial internal correction signal d generated by the correction signal generation module passes through the correction channel and the internal correction analog switch to output the initial internal RF correction signal e. The initial internal RF correction signal e is then fed into each phased array receiving channel through an internal correction coupling network for preprocessing, and then initial low-gain internal correction data f is obtained for each receiving channel.

[0010] S3, power-on internal calibration stage: repeat the steps of S2 to obtain power-on low-gain internal calibration data h;

[0011] S4. Calculate the correction coefficient j of each receiving channel according to the initial high-gain external correction data c, the initial low-gain internal correction data f, and the power-on low-gain internal correction data h of each receiving channel, and compensate each receiving channel.

[0012] Preferably, in S4, the calculation of the correction coefficient j of each receiving channel according to the initial high-gain external correction data c, the initial low-gain internal correction data f and the power-on low-gain internal correction data h of each receiving channel specifically includes the following steps:

[0013] Calculate the ratio of the initial high-gain external correction data c to the initial low-gain internal correction data f of each receiving channel to obtain the internal and external correction difference data g of each receiving channel;

[0014] Multiply the power-on low-gain internal correction data h by the internal and external correction difference data g to obtain the channel correction data i of each receiving channel;

[0015] The correction coefficient j of each receiving channel is calculated based on the channel correction data i.

[0016] Preferably, in S2, after obtaining the initial low-gain internal correction data f of each receiving channel, the ratio of the initial high-gain external correction data c to the initial low-gain internal correction data f of each receiving channel is calculated to obtain the internal and external correction difference data g of each receiving channel.

[0017] Preferably, in S4, the calculation of the correction coefficient j of each receiving channel according to the initial high-gain external correction data c, the initial low-gain internal correction data f and the power-on low-gain internal correction data h of each receiving channel specifically includes the following steps:

[0018] Multiply the power-on low-gain internal correction data h by the internal and external correction difference data g to obtain the channel correction data i of each receiving channel;

[0019] The correction coefficient j of each receiving channel is calculated based on the channel correction data i.

[0020] Preferably, the gain value of the adjustable amplifier in the phased array receiving channel in S2 is smaller than the initial value of the adjustable amplifier in the phased array receiving channel in S1;

[0021] The gain value of the adjustable amplifier in the correction channel in S2 is greater than the initial value of the adjustable amplifier in the correction channel in S1.

[0022] Preferably, in S1, the time difference between the generation time of the external correction signal a and the time of obtaining the initial high-gain external correction data c of each receiving channel is T1;

[0023] In S2, the time difference between the moment when the initial internal correction signal d is generated and the moment when the initial low-gain internal correction data f of each receiving channel is obtained is T2;

[0024] T1=T2.

[0025] Preferably, in S1, the external radio frequency correction signal b is fed into the receiving channel through the phased array antenna element in a direct connection manner.

[0026] Preferably, in S2, the initial internal radio frequency correction signal e is fed into the receiving channel through the internal correction coupling network in a spatial coupling manner.

[0027] The present invention also provides a phased array system, comprising: a receiving channel, a correction channel, a correction signal generating module, an external correction analog switch, an internal correction analog switch, an external correction antenna probe, an internal correction coupling network, a phased array antenna element, and a host;

[0028] The host is used to control one or more of the receiving channel, the correction channel, the correction signal generating module, the external correction analog switch, the internal correction analog switch, the external correction antenna probe, the internal correction coupling network, and the phased array antenna element to implement the above-mentioned receiving phased array anti-interference channel correction method.

[0029] The present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program. The computer program is executed by a processor to implement the operating steps of the above-mentioned receiving phased array anti-interference channel correction method.

[0030] The present invention proposes a method, system, and storage medium for anti-interference channel calibration of a phased array receiver. By performing low-gain internal calibration during the system calibration phase and correspondingly performing low-gain internal calibration at system startup, the method significantly improves the system's anti-interference capability during the receive calibration process. This enables the system to accurately complete receive channel calibration in the presence of external interference, particularly strong in-band interference, thereby enhancing the system's stability and reliability in complex electromagnetic environments. Furthermore, the present invention eliminates the need to modify the architecture and complexity of system hardware and algorithms, resulting in a highly versatile system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 The present invention provides a flowchart of an embodiment of a method for correcting anti-interference channels of a receiving phased array.

[0032] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of an implementation of a receiving phased array anti-interference channel correction system proposed by the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, Figure 1 This is a flow chart of an embodiment of a method for correcting anti-interference channels of a receiving phased array proposed by the present invention. Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of an implementation of a receiving phased array anti-interference channel correction system proposed by the present invention.

[0034] The present invention proposes a method for correcting anti-interference channels of a receiving phased array, comprising the following steps:

[0035] S1. Initial external calibration stage:

[0036] The adjustable amplifier in the phased array receiving channel is set to a high gain state, the adjustable amplifier in the correction channel is set to a low gain state, the external correction analog switch is closed, and the internal correction analog switch is opened;

[0037] The external correction signal a generated by the correction signal generation module passes through the correction channel and the external correction analog switch to output the external RF correction signal b. The external RF correction signal b is radiated outward through the external correction antenna probe, received by the phased array antenna element, and fed into the corresponding receiving channel for filtering, amplification, digitization and other pre-processing to obtain the initial high-gain external correction data c of the receiving channel;

[0038] Among them, the external RF correction signal b is fed into the receiving channel through the phased array antenna element in a direct connection manner.

[0039] S2, initial internal calibration stage:

[0040] The adjustable amplifier in the phased array receiving channel is set to a low gain state, the adjustable amplifier in the correction channel is set to a high gain state, the external correction analog switch is opened, and the internal correction analog switch is closed;

[0041] The initial internal correction signal d generated by the correction signal generation module passes through the correction channel and the internal correction analog switch to output the initial internal RF correction signal e, which is then fed into each phased array receiving channel through the internal correction coupling network for preprocessing, thereby obtaining the initial low-gain internal correction data f of each receiving channel;

[0042] The initial internal radio frequency correction signal e is fed into the receiving channel through the internal correction coupling network in a spatial coupling manner.

[0043] In a specific configuration, the gain of the adjustable amplifier in the phased array receiving channel (S2) is smaller than the initial value of the adjustable amplifier in the phased array receiving channel (S1); the gain of the adjustable amplifier in the correction channel (S2) is larger than the initial value of the adjustable amplifier in the correction channel (S1). These two gain differences can be equal. The greater the required anti-interference capability of the system, the greater the gain adjustment range.

[0044] In addition, in S1, the time difference between the moment when the external correction signal a is generated and the moment when the initial high-gain external correction data c of each receiving channel is obtained is T1; in S2, the time difference between the moment when the initial internal correction signal d is generated and the moment when the initial low-gain internal correction data f of each receiving channel is obtained is T2; T1=T2.

[0045] S3, power-on internal calibration stage: repeat the steps of S2 to obtain power-on low-gain internal calibration data h;

[0046] S4. Calculate the correction coefficient j of each receiving channel according to the initial high-gain external correction data c, the initial low-gain internal correction data f, and the power-on low-gain internal correction data h of each receiving channel, and compensate each receiving channel.

[0047] Specifically, the following steps are included:

[0048] Calculate the ratio of the initial high-gain external correction data c to the initial low-gain internal correction data f of each receiving channel to obtain the internal and external correction difference data g of each receiving channel;

[0049] Multiply the power-on low-gain internal correction data h by the internal and external correction difference data g to obtain the channel correction data i of each receiving channel;

[0050] The correction coefficient j of each receiving channel is calculated based on the channel correction data i.

[0051] In this embodiment, the proposed receive phased array anti-interference channel calibration method, system, and storable medium significantly improve the anti-interference capability of the system's receive calibration process by performing low-gain internal calibration during the system calibration phase and correspondingly performing low-gain internal calibration at system startup. This enables the system to accurately complete receive channel calibration in the presence of external interference, especially strong in-band interference, thereby improving the system's stability and reliability in complex electromagnetic environments. Furthermore, the present invention does not require changes to the architecture and complexity of the system hardware and algorithms, resulting in a highly versatile system.

[0052] During the calibration process, S1 and S2 can be completed in a darkroom before shipment. In S2, after obtaining the initial low-gain internal calibration data f for each receiving channel, the ratio of the initial high-gain external calibration data c to the initial low-gain internal calibration data f for each receiving channel is calculated to obtain the internal-external calibration difference data g for each receiving channel.

[0053] The adjustable amplifier gains in the receiving channel and correction channel in S1 and S2 are generally set to multiple combinations of values. Before leaving the factory, S1 and S2 are repeated for each gain combination to obtain the internal and external correction error data g of each receiving channel corresponding to the gain combination. After leaving the factory, one of the gain combinations and the corresponding internal and external correction error data g is selected according to application requirements to complete S3 and S4.

[0054] Accordingly, S3 is performed each time the power is turned on. At this time, in S4, the correction coefficient j of each receiving channel is calculated based on the initial high-gain external correction data c, the initial low-gain internal correction data f, and the power-on low-gain internal correction data h of each receiving channel, specifically including the following steps:

[0055] Multiply the power-on low-gain internal correction data h by the internal and external correction difference data g to obtain the channel correction data i of each receiving channel;

[0056] The correction coefficient j of each receiving channel is calculated based on the channel correction data i.

[0057] During specific operation, when the system switches from the high-gain external calibration stage before delivery to the low-gain internal calibration stage before delivery, the system cannot be powered off.

[0058] In actual operation, the gain value of the adjustable amplifier in the phased array receiving channel in a normal working state may be set to be the same as the gain value of the adjustable amplifier in the phased array receiving channel in S1.

[0059] This embodiment also provides a phased array system, including: a receiving channel, a correction channel, a correction signal generating module, an external correction analog switch, an internal correction analog switch, an external correction antenna probe, an internal correction coupling network, a phased array antenna element, and a host;

[0060] The host is used to control one or more of the receiving channel, the correction channel, the correction signal generating module, the external correction analog switch, the internal correction analog switch, the external correction antenna probe, the internal correction coupling network, and the phased array antenna element to implement the above-mentioned receiving phased array anti-interference channel correction method.

[0061] This embodiment further provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program. The computer program is executed by a processor to implement the operating steps of the above-mentioned receiving phased array anti-interference channel correction method.

[0062] The following describes in detail the anti-interference channel calibration method for the receiving phased array of this embodiment through specific examples. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The specific implementation process of the receiving phased array anti-interference channel correction is as follows:

[0063] S101: The system enters the high-gain external calibration stage before shipment. The adjustable amplifier in the phased array receiving channel is set to a high-gain state, the adjustable amplifier in the calibration channel is set to a low-gain state, the external calibration analog switch is closed, and the internal calibration analog switch is opened.

[0064] Specifically, during the high-gain external calibration phase before leaving the factory, the system should be placed in a darkroom environment without obvious external interference.

[0065] In the embodiment of the present invention, the gain of the adjustable amplifier in the phased array receiving channel may be set to 60 dB, and the gain of the adjustable amplifier in the correction channel may be set to 20 dB.

[0066] S102: The correction signal generation module generates an external correction signal a, which is output as an external RF correction signal b through the correction channel and the external correction analog switch. The external RF correction signal b is radiated outward through the external correction antenna probe, received by the phased array antenna element, and fed into the corresponding receiving channel. The receiving channel filters, amplifies, and digitally pre-processes the external RF correction signal b, and then samples it to obtain the initial high-gain external correction data c of the receiving channel.

[0067] Specifically, the external correction antenna probe can be moved in sequence to the same distance in front of each phased array antenna element, and the correction signal generating module generates an external correction signal a each time; the correction channel performs digital-to-analog conversion, up-conversion, filtering and amplification on the external correction signal a, and then outputs an external RF correction signal b through an external correction analog switch; the external RF correction signal b is radiated outward through the external correction antenna probe, received by the facing phased array antenna element, and directly fed into the corresponding receiving channel; the receiving channel filters, amplifies, down-converts and performs analog-to-digital conversion on the external RF correction signal b, and then samples to obtain the initial high-gain external correction data c of the receiving channel.

[0068] For example, the receiving phased array system in this embodiment may be a narrowband system, in which case the external correction signal a may be a complex frequency signal: ,in, is the complex point out-of-band correction signal ; is the digital angular frequency, and , is the analog frequency, is the sampling rate, for Integers between is the number of sampling points of the signal.

[0069] In this embodiment, the complex frequency signal The analog frequency , sampling rate , .

[0070] Exemplarily, the initial high-gain external correction data c of the receiving channel may be: ,in, and They are external correction link and receiving channel external correction signal respectively Amplitude modulation and phase modulation, where phase modulation includes link additional phase and link delay equivalent phase of narrowband system.

[0071] S103: The system enters the low-gain internal calibration phase before shipment. The adjustable amplifier in the phased array receiving channel is set to a low gain state, the adjustable amplifier in the calibration channel is set to a high gain state, the external calibration analog switch is opened, and the internal calibration analog switch is closed.

[0072] Specifically, the system must be powered off without interruption during the transition from the pre-shipment high-gain external calibration phase to the pre-shipment low-gain internal calibration phase. The reduction in the adjustable amplifier gain value in the phased array receive channel in step S103 relative to the initial value in step S101 is the same as the increase in the adjustable amplifier gain value in the calibration channel relative to the initial value in step S101. The greater the required anti-interference capability of the system, the greater the gain adjustment range.

[0073] In the embodiment of the present invention, the adjustable amplifier gain in the phased array receiving channel can be set to 0 dB, and the adjustable amplifier gain in the correction channel can be set to 80 dB, which can provide 60 dB of anti-interference suppression capability.

[0074] S104: The correction signal generation module generates an initial internal correction signal d, which is outputted as an initial internal RF correction signal e through the correction channel and the internal correction analog switch. The initial internal RF correction signal e is fed into each phased array receiving channel through the internal correction coupling network.

[0075] Specifically, the initial internal correction signal d is the same as the external correction signal a in step S102, and is a complex frequency signal with the same frequency and initial phase. The correction channel performs digital-to-analog conversion, up-conversion, filtering, and amplification on the initial internal correction signal d, and then outputs the initial internal RF correction signal e through the internal correction analog switch. The initial internal RF correction signal e is sent to the coupler corresponding to each receiving channel through the internal correction coupling network, and is fed into each phased array receiving channel through spatial coupling.

[0076] S105: Each receiving channel filters, amplifies and digitally pre-processes the initial internal radio frequency correction signal e, and then samples to obtain the initial low-gain internal correction data f of each receiving channel.

[0077] Specifically, the receiving channel filters, amplifies, down-converts, and performs analog-to-digital conversion on the initial internal RF correction signal e, and then samples to obtain the initial low-gain internal correction data f of each receiving channel.

[0078] Exemplarily, the initial low-gain internal correction data f of the receiving channel may be: ,in, and The internal correction link and the receiving channel perform amplitude modulation and phase modulation on the correction signal respectively.

[0079] S106: Calculate the ratio of the initial high-gain external correction data c to the initial low-gain internal correction data f of each receiving channel to obtain the internal and external correction error data g of each receiving channel.

[0080] Exemplarily, the internal and external correction error data g can be .

[0081] S107: After leaving the factory, each time the system is powered on, it enters the low-gain internal calibration phase and repeats steps 3, 4, and 5 to obtain the low-gain internal calibration data h for each receiving channel at this power-on.

[0082] Exemplarily, the low-gain internal correction data h of the receiving channel at this startup may be: ,in, and The internal correction link and the receiving channel perform amplitude modulation and phase modulation on the correction signal respectively.

[0083] S108: Multiply the low-gain internal correction data h of this startup by the internal and external correction error data g to obtain the channel correction data i of each receiving channel.

[0084] Exemplarily, the channel correction data i of the receiving channel can be .

[0085] S109: Calculate the correction coefficient j of each receiving channel based on the channel correction data i and compensate each receiving channel; reset the adjustable amplifier in the phased array receiving channel to a high gain state, and the system enters the normal working stage after leaving the factory.

[0086] Specifically, the correction coefficient j is calculated by calculating the ratio of channel calibration data i to calibration data a (or d). This coefficient is then applied to each receiving channel through the compensation module. After compensation, the adjustable amplifiers in the phased array receiving and calibration channels are reset to their gains at the time of external calibration, returning the system to normal factory operation.

[0087] For example, the correction factor j can be .

[0088] In the embodiment of the present invention, after calibration and compensation, the adjustable amplifier gains in the phased array receiving channel and the calibration channel are set to 60 dB and 20 dB, respectively, and then the system enters the normal working stage after leaving the factory.

[0089] The above description is only a preferred specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field, within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, who makes equivalent replacements or changes based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered by the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A receiving phased array anti-interference channel correction method, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1, initial external calibration stage: The adjustable amplifier in the phased array receiving channel is set to a high gain state, and the adjustable amplifier in the correction channel is set to a low gain state. The external calibration signal a generated by the calibration signal generation module passes through the calibration channel and the external calibration analog switch to output an external RF calibration signal b. The external RF calibration signal b is radiated outward through the external calibration antenna probe, received by the phased array antenna elements, and fed into the corresponding receiving channel for preprocessing to obtain the initial high gain external calibration data c of the receiving channel; S2, initial internal correction stage: The adjustable amplifier in the phased array receiving channel is set to a low gain state, and the adjustable amplifier in the correction channel is set to a high gain state. The initial internal correction signal d generated by the correction signal generation module passes through the correction channel and the internal correction analog switch to output the initial internal RF correction signal e. The initial internal RF correction signal e is then fed into each phased array receiving channel through an internal correction coupling network for preprocessing, and then initial low-gain internal correction data f is obtained for each receiving channel. S3, power-on internal calibration stage: repeat the steps of S2 to obtain power-on low-gain internal calibration data h; S4. Calculate the correction coefficient j of each receiving channel according to the initial high-gain external correction data c, the initial low-gain internal correction data f, and the power-on low-gain internal correction data h of each receiving channel, and compensate each receiving channel.

2. The receiving phased array anti-interference channel calibration method according to claim 1, characterized in that: In S4, the calculation of the correction coefficient j of each receiving channel according to the initial high-gain external correction data c, the initial low-gain internal correction data f, and the power-on low-gain internal correction data h of each receiving channel specifically includes the following steps: Calculate the ratio of the initial high-gain external correction data c to the initial low-gain internal correction data f of each receiving channel to obtain the internal and external correction difference data g of each receiving channel; Multiply the power-on low-gain internal correction data h by the internal and external correction difference data g to obtain the channel correction data i of each receiving channel; The correction coefficient j of each receiving channel is calculated based on the channel correction data i.

3. The receiving phased array anti-interference channel calibration method according to claim 1, characterized in that: In S2, after obtaining the initial low-gain internal correction data f of each receiving channel, the ratio of the initial high-gain external correction data c to the initial low-gain internal correction data f of each receiving channel is calculated to obtain the internal and external correction difference data g of each receiving channel.

4. The receiving phased array anti-interference channel calibration method according to claim 3, characterized in that: In S4, the calculation of the correction coefficient j of each receiving channel according to the initial high-gain external correction data c, the initial low-gain internal correction data f, and the power-on low-gain internal correction data h of each receiving channel specifically includes the following steps: Multiply the power-on low-gain internal correction data h by the internal and external correction difference data g to obtain the channel correction data i of each receiving channel; The correction coefficient j of each receiving channel is calculated based on the channel correction data i.

5. The receiving phased array anti-interference channel calibration method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gain value of the adjustable amplifier in the phased array receiving channel in S2 is smaller than the initial value of the adjustable amplifier in the phased array receiving channel in S1; The gain value of the adjustable amplifier in the correction channel in S2 is greater than the initial value of the adjustable amplifier in the correction channel in S1.

6. The receiving phased array anti-interference channel calibration method according to claim 1, characterized in that: In S1, the time difference between the generation time of the external correction signal a and the time of obtaining the initial high-gain external correction data c of each receiving channel is T1; In S2, the time difference between the moment when the initial internal correction signal d is generated and the moment when the initial low-gain internal correction data f of each receiving channel is obtained is T2; T1=T2.

7. The receiving phased array anti-interference channel calibration method according to claim 1, characterized in that: In S1, the external RF correction signal b is fed into the receiving channel through the phased array antenna element in a direct connection manner.

8. The receiving phased array anti-interference channel calibration method according to claim 1, characterized in that: In S2, the initial internal RF correction signal e is fed into the receiving channel through the internal correction coupling network by spatial coupling.

9. A phased array system, characterized in that: include: Receiving channel, correction channel, correction signal generation module, external correction analog switch, internal correction analog switch, external correction antenna probe, internal correction coupling network, phased array antenna element and host; The host is used to control one or more of the receiving channel, the correction channel, the correction signal generating module, the external correction analog switch, the internal correction analog switch, the external correction antenna probe, the internal correction coupling network, and the phased array antenna element to implement the receiving phased array anti-interference channel correction method according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that The computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program, and the computer program is executed by a processor to implement the operating steps of the receiving phased array anti-interference channel correction method according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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