Title :
Low cost, short lead-time feed chain components for multi-beam antennas
Author :
Booth, Paul ; Skeen, Malcolm ; Stirland, Simon
Author_Institution :
Astrium Ltd., Stevenage
Abstract :
A novel manufacturing process for satellite antenna feed chain components is presented. The process allows batches of components to be manufactured quickly and economically when compared to conventional techniques. It is suited to waveguide components and allows complex parts to be realised monolithically. RF measurements are presented for a batch of Ka-band OMTs and some of the design constraints discussed.
Keywords :
antenna feeds; multibeam antennas; radiofrequency measurement; satellite antennas; Ka-band; RF measurements; feed chain components; multi-beam antennas; satellite antenna; waveguide components; Antenna accessories; Antenna feeds; Costs; Inorganic materials; Laser sintering; Manufacturing processes; Powders; Satellite antennas; Thermal conductivity; Transducers; Antenna accessories; Feeds; Manufacturing; Satellite antennas; Waveguide components;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation, 2009. EuCAP 2009. 3rd European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Berlin
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4753-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-3-00-024573-2
