Communications Phased-Array Antenna Module.

Abstract

EQUIPMENT, C band, Hybrid circuits, Microminiaturization, Power amplifiers, Phase shift circuits, Transistor amplifiers, DuplexersA study and investigation was conducted to develop a low-cost receive/transmit module for use in communications phased-array antennas. Design approaches covering the 1 to 8 GHz range were investigated. A module design was recommended for C-band, and key circuits were implemented using hybrid integrated circuit technology. The recommended approach is an all-RF (no conversions to IF) module incorporating a transistor low-noise amplifier in the receive channel and a phase-lock loop stabilized injection-locked oscillator as the power amplifier in the transmit channel. High-Q microstrip design techniques are used to achieve low-loss duplexer filters. Three-bit digital phase shifters are used in each channel to achieve independent transmit and receive beam steering. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0769887

Entities

People

  • Douglas E. Heckaman
  • Jerry B. Schappacher
  • M. Wayne Matchett

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Beam Steering
  • C Band
  • Circuits
  • Hybrid Circuits
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Low Noise
  • Low Noise Amplifiers
  • Phase Shift
  • Phase Shift Circuits
  • Phased Arrays
  • Power Amplifiers
  • Transistor Amplifiers
  • Transistors

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics