DocumentCode
2138033
Title
New multibeam beamforming networks for phased array antennas using advanced MMCM technology
Author
Coromina, F. ; Ventura-Traveset, J. ; Corral, J.L. ; Bonnaire, Y. ; Dravet, A.
Author_Institution
Eur. Space Res. & Technol. Centre, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Volume
1
fYear
1996
fDate
17-21 June 1996
Firstpage
79
Abstract
A new concept for the implementation of complex RF beamforming networks (BFN) based on Microwave MultiChip Module (MMCM) technology, including MMICs and 3D multilayer structure is presented. Its validity is fully demonstrated by the fabrication and characterization of a S-Band 9/spl times/9 beamformer using low cost, low mass space qualifiable processes and exhibiting remarkable RF performances.
Keywords
antenna phased arrays; microwave antenna arrays; multibeam antennas; multichip modules; satellite antennas; 3D multilayer structure; RF beamforming; RF performance; S-Band; advanced MMCM technology; microwave multichip module; multibeam beamforming networks; phased array antennas; space qualifiable processes; Antenna arrays; Array signal processing; Fabrication; MMICs; Microwave technology; Multichip modules; Nonhomogeneous media; Phased arrays; Radio frequency; Space technology;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1996., IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location
San Francisco, CA, USA
ISSN
0149-645X
Print_ISBN
0-7803-3246-6
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/MWSYM.1996.508467
Filename
508467
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