Title :
T/R modules for phased-array antennas
Author :
Peignet, Colette ; Mancuso, Yves ; Resneau, Jean-Claude
Author_Institution :
Thomson-CSF/RCM, Malakoff, France
Abstract :
An overview is given of studies concerned with electrical concept optimization, packaging, and size reduction for transmit/receive modules for C-band counterbattery radars and X-band ground-based and airborne radars. All functions have been realized with monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) from the Thomson-CSF standard GaAs process. A ceramic package that complies with requirements for weight, cost, isolation, thermal resistivity, hermicity, and compaction of the interconnections has been designed. The reliability, power-added efficiency, and RF testing of the modules are discussed
Keywords :
MMIC; antenna phased arrays; microwave antenna arrays; military systems; modules; radar antennas; radar receivers; radar transmitters; C-band counterbattery radars; GaAs; MMIC; RF testing; T/R modules; X-band airborne radars; X-band ground based radars; ceramic package; cost; electrical concept optimization; hermicity; interconnections; isolation; monolithic microwave integrated circuits; packaging; phased-array antennas; power-added efficiency; reliability; size reduction; thermal resistivity; transmit/receive modules; weight; Airborne radar; Ceramics; Costs; Gallium arsenide; Integrated circuit packaging; MMICs; Microwave integrated circuits; Monolithic integrated circuits; Radar antennas; Thermal resistance;
Conference_Titel :
Radar Conference, 1991., Proceedings of the 1991 IEEE National
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-629-2
DOI :
10.1109/NRC.1991.114726
