Title :
Transmit/receive modules
Author :
Kopp, Bruce A. ; Borkowski, Michael ; Jerinic, George
Author_Institution :
Appl. Phys. Lab., Johns Hopkins Univ., Laurel, MD, USA
fDate :
3/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper begins with a discussion of the microwave functions performed by transmit/receive (T/R) modules for phased-array antenna applications. The paper then addresses performance and cost aspects of semiconductor, packaging, and assembly technologies associated with T/R modules
Keywords :
MMIC phase shifters; MMIC power amplifiers; antenna phased arrays; attenuators; beam steering; microwave antenna arrays; microwave circulators; microwave limiters; modules; phased array radar; radar antennas; MMIC; assembly technologies; attenuator; beam steering; circulator; cost aspects; distributed amplification approach; limiter; microwave functions; packaging; performance aspects; phase shifter; phased array; phased-array antenna applications; power combining; transmit/receive modules; Assembly; Costs; Directive antennas; Electromagnetic scattering; Frequency; Microwave antennas; Packaging; Phase shifters; Phased arrays; Receiving antennas;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
