Coupled Amplifier Module Feed Networks for Phased Array Antennas.

Abstract

The coupled amplifier module (CAM) lattice is a new type of feed for phased-array antennas that uses far fewer phase shifters than conventional feeds. For example, the CAM feed network for a linear array employs just one phase-shifter; a 2-D rectangular array requires just three phase-shifters. The CAM feed is realized as a periodic lattice of hard-limited amplifiers. Analysis and computer simulation show that the network establishes a linear phase progression. The CAM network's transient response and sensitivity to fabricational imperfections are also analyzed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 25, 1983
Accession Number
ADA129286

Entities

People

  • Richard A. Steinberg

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Amplifiers
  • Boundaries
  • Coefficients
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Diffusion
  • Equations
  • Inspection
  • Military Research
  • Phase Control
  • Phased Arrays
  • Random Variables
  • Simulations
  • Standards
  • Statistics
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.