Title :
Hardware block for use in programmable microwave function arrays
Author :
Kelly, James R. ; Borja, Alejandro L.
Author_Institution :
Centre for Commun. Syst. Res., Univ. of Surrey, Guildford, UK
Abstract :
Ultimately, the research presented will lead to the development of a microwave integrated circuit that is analogous to a field programmable gate array. An early step towards the development of this technology is presented. Specifically, a 3-port device, based on a single resonant element, namely a microstrip square patch, is described. The device operates simultaneously as a filter and an antenna. Filter performance is obtained between ports 1 and 2. Antenna performance is obtained on port 3.
Keywords :
field programmable gate arrays; microstrip antennas; microwave integrated circuits; multiport networks; 3-port device; FPGA; MIC; antenna performance; field programmable gate array; filter performance; hardware block; microstrip square patch; microwave integrated circuit; programmable microwave function arrays; single resonant element;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el.2014.0970
