Module Evaluation

Abstract

This report describes the research performed to develop and demonstrate various testing methodologies for the evaluation and characterization of Transmit/Receive (T/R) modules for phased array radars. Discussed are techniques for characterizing T/R modules in transmit and receive modes under ideal and emulated operation environments. Further, techniques for life testing these modules are discussed. Data from the evaluation of typical TIR modules is provided to show the capabilities of these techniques and the characteristics of T/R modules developed during the early and mid 1980's. Data provided shows the performance in terms of gain and phase for both transmit and receive, as well as the receive noise figure. Further, data showing how modules degrade as a function of time and temperature is provided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA446046

Entities

People

  • Michael O. Little

Organizations

  • Rome Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Detectors
  • Environment
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Life Tests
  • Measurement
  • Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits
  • Performance Tests
  • Radar
  • Reliability
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Methods
  • Waveform Generators

Readers

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  • Radar Systems Engineering.