Title :
EHF monolithic phased arrays-a stepping-stone to the future
Author :
McIlvenna, J.F. ; Schindler, John K.
Author_Institution :
Rome Air Dev. Center, Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, USA
Abstract :
Current EHF monolithic phased-array technology is assessed; near-term technology needs are evaluated; and future developments in this field are projected. It is noted that such arrays are thought to be able to satisfy cost, real-estate, aerodynamic and radar-cross-section constraints. Test results on multielement monolithic subarrays operating at 20 and 44 GHz are examined. Finally, the connection between current state-of-the-art subarray technology and Smart Skins, the projected omnipotent phased array of the future, is discussed
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; satellite antennas; satellite ground stations; 20 GHz; 44 GHz; EHF monolithic phased arrays; Smart Skins; aerodynamic; radar-cross-section; satellite antennas; Aircraft; Antenna arrays; Costs; Gallium arsenide; Microwave antenna arrays; Phase shifters; Phased arrays; Radio frequency; Space technology; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Military Communications Conference, 1988. MILCOM 88, Conference record. 21st Century Military Communications - What's Possible? 1988 IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
DOI :
10.1109/MILCOM.1988.13472
