Title :
S- and X-Band Radar Transmit/Receive Module Overview
Author_Institution :
DPM Consulting, Troy
Abstract :
This paper will discuss pertinent issues and trends for S-band and X-band transmit/receive (T/R) modules. The performance of gallium arsenide (GaAs) T/R module components and wide bandgap power amplifiers will be presented along with future challenges. T/R module cost will also be addressed with an emphasis on semiconductor cost factors and issues. Finally, a discussion of packaging and assembly technologies will be provided.
Keywords :
antenna arrays; beam steering; gallium arsenide; phased array radar; power amplifiers; radar antennas; radar receivers; radar transmitters; GaAs T/R module components; S-band radar transmit-receive module; X-band radar transmit-receive module; assembly technologies; gallium arsenide; packaging technologies; phased array antenna beam; semiconductor cost factors; wide bandgap power amplifiers; Costs; Frequency; Gallium arsenide; Noise figure; Phased arrays; Power amplifiers; Power generation; Radar antennas; Radar applications; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Radar Conference, 2007 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0284-0
Electronic_ISBN :
1097-5659
DOI :
10.1109/RADAR.2007.374347