Title :
Low cost conformal phased array antenna using high integrated SiGe-technology
Author :
Loffler, D. ; Wiesbeck, W. ; Eube, M. ; Schad, K.-B. ; Ohnmacht, E.
Author_Institution :
Inst. fur Hochstfrequenztechnik & Elektron., Karlsruhe Univ., Germany
Abstract :
The design of conformal phased array antennas on cylindrical and spherical geometries is demonstrated, including the calculation of important system parameters, e. g. pattern, gain and G/T. Due to the SiGe-technology used in the beam steering electronics a low cost L-band conformal array demonstrator is fabricated. The combination of these technologies leads to new solutions with outstanding performance at acceptable prices.
Keywords :
UHF antennas; antenna phased arrays; antenna radiation patterns; beam steering; conformal antennas; mobile antennas; mobile satellite communication; semiconductor materials; G/T; SiGe; beam steering; conformal phased array antennas; cylindrical geometries; gain; highly integrated SiGe-technology; low cost L-band conformal array demonstrator; radiation pattern; spherical geometries; Antenna arrays; Array signal processing; Bandwidth; Control systems; Costs; Marine vehicles; Phase control; Phased arrays; Radio frequency; Satellite antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2001. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7070-8
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2001.959731
