Design of a K-band transmit phased array for low Earth orbit satellite communications

Author

Watson, Thomas ; Miller, Stephen ; Kershner, Dennis ; Anzic, G. Art

Author_Institution

Raytheon Syst. Co., USA

fYear

2000

fDate

2000

Firstpage

211

Lastpage

214

Abstract

The design of a lightweight, low cost phased array antenna is presented. Multilayer printed wiring board (PWB) technology is utilized for RF and DC/logic manifold distribution. Transmit modules are soldered on one side and patch antenna elements are on the other, allowing the use of automated assembly processes. The 19 GHz antenna has two independently steerable beams, each capable of transferring data at 622 Mbit/s. A passive, self-contained phase change thermal management system is also presented

Keywords

MMIC; antenna phased arrays; beam steering; data communication; microstrip antenna arrays; printed circuits; satellite antennas; thermal management (packaging); transmitting antennas; 19 GHz; 622 Mbit/s; DC/logic manifold distribution; K-band; PWB technology; RF manifold distribution; data transfer; low Earth orbit satellite; multilayer printed wiring board; patch antenna elements; phase change thermal management system; phased array antenna; satellite communications; steerable beams; transmit phased array; Antenna arrays; Costs; K-band; Low earth orbit satellites; Nonhomogeneous media; Optical arrays; Phased arrays; Radio frequency; Thermal management; Wiring;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Phased Array Systems and Technology, 2000. Proceedings. 2000 IEEE International Conference on

Conference_Location

Dana Point, CA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-6345-0

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PAST.2000.858942

Filename

858942