Title :
Solid-state phases array (SSPA) performance
Author :
Kley, R.C. ; Hill, W.P. ; Lamb, Franklin
Author_Institution :
Texas Instrum. Inc., Plano, TX, USA
Abstract :
The solid-state phased-array (SSPA) is an active electronically scanned array (AESA) designed and built for airborne radar applications using transmit/receive module hybrid technology. Details of its subassemblies and results of testing the array and its subassemblies are presented. The SSPA T/R (transmit/receiver) modules used a hybrid construction that is labor-intensive and leads to parameter variations. The next generation of modules uses monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) devices, which will result in more uniform parameters and lower manufacturing cost
Keywords :
active antennas; antenna phased arrays; hybrid integrated circuits; integrated circuit testing; radar antennas; solid-state microwave circuits; active electronically scanned array; airborne radar applications; solid-state phased-array; subassemblies; testing; transmit/receive module hybrid technology; Airborne radar; Circuit testing; Integrated circuit technology; MMICs; Microwave devices; Microwave integrated circuits; Modular construction; Phased arrays; Solid state circuit design; Solid state circuits;
Conference_Titel :
Radar Conference, 1990., Record of the IEEE 1990 International
Conference_Location :
Arlington, VA
DOI :
10.1109/RADAR.1990.201181
