Title :
Multi-lithic phased array architecture for airborne sense and avoid radar
Author :
Duffy, Sean M. ; Brigham, Glenn A. ; Newman, Kevin S. ; Bell, Patrick J. ; Santiago, Daniel D. ; Tobin, Sean M. ; Herd, Jeffrey S.
Author_Institution :
MIT Lincoln Lab., Lexington, MA, USA
Abstract :
Transmit and receive Ku-band phased array designs are described for testing an airborne sense and avoid radar. The arrays are small with a size of 24 cm × 9 cm and operate from 13 to 17 GHz with electronic scanning from plus or minus 45 degrees in azimuth and plus or minus 30 degrees in elevation. A novel design architecture allows the use of multiple multilayered printed circuit boards and simple air cooling.
Keywords :
airborne radar; phased array radar; radar antennas; Ku-band phased array designs; airborne sense; avoid radar; frequency 13 GHz to 17 GHz; multilithic phased array architecture; multiple multilayered printed circuit boards; simple air cooling; Arrays; Azimuth; Microwave antenna arrays; Radar; Radiofrequency integrated circuits; Electronic packaging thermal management; microwave integrated circuits; phased arrays; radar antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Phased Array Systems & Technology, 2013 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Waltham, MA
DOI :
10.1109/ARRAY.2013.6731934
