Title :
Potential technological breakthroughs for phased array antennas
Author :
Chazelas, Jean ; Ziaei, Afshin ; Dolfi, Daniel ; Merlet, Thomas
Author_Institution :
Aerosp. Div., Thales, Elancourt
Abstract :
This paper reports on the analysis of technologies opening avenues for potential technological breakthroughs in phased array antennas. We will report on recent results on the insertion of hardware technologies such as RF MEMS and RF Photonics, in the front end of phased array antennas. Future prospects for the insertion of nanotechnologies will be also presented.
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; micromechanical devices; nanotechnology; RF MEMS; RF Photonics; nanotechnologies; phased array antennas; potential technological breakthroughs; Antenna arrays; Electrodes; Insertion loss; Micromechanical devices; Microswitches; Paper technology; Phased arrays; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency microelectromechanical systems; Switches; MEMS; RF Photonics; active antenna;
Conference_Titel :
Radar Conference, 2008. RADAR '08. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Rome
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1538-0
Electronic_ISBN :
1097-5659
DOI :
10.1109/RADAR.2008.4720774
