Title :
A 4*4 active array using Gunn diodes
Author :
York, R.A. ; Compton, R.C.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. Eng., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY, USA
Abstract :
The authors present results from a new 16-element active array incorporating Gunn diodes (for 10 GHz oscillations). The Gunn diode heating problem previously encountered was overcome by using patch antennas in which the ground plane serves as a diode heat sink. An EIRP (equivalent isotropic radiated power) of 22 W was measured for this array. It is suggested that, by increasing the number of elements and using higher power diodes, EIRP of several hundred watts may be possible.<>
Keywords :
Gunn diodes; microwave antenna arrays; 10 GHz; 16-element active array; 22 W; EIRP; Gunn diodes; SHF; diode heat sink; equivalent isotropic radiated power; ground plane; microwave antenna arrays; patch antennas; Antenna arrays; Antenna measurements; Gunn devices; Heat sinks; Impedance; Oscillators; Packaging; Patch antennas; Radio frequency; Semiconductor diodes;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1990. AP-S. Merging Technologies for the 90's. Digest.
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX, USA
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1990.115314
