Title :
Phased Arrays - Current Technology and Future Prospects
Author_Institution :
Microwave Research Unit, Electronic & Electrical Engineering Department, University College London, Torrington Place, London WC1E 7JE
Abstract :
The paper reviews the basic techniques of electronic scanning in phased arrays and identifies current implementations of those techniques. The applications most suited to phased arrays are discussed for both radar and satellite communications. The role of microwave semiconductor devices in future active arrays and the importance of monolithic technology is emphasised. Other future prospects including the use of high speed logic and fibre optics are mentioned.
Keywords :
Fiber optics; Logic devices; Microwave antenna arrays; Microwave devices; Microwave technology; Phased arrays; Radar applications; Satellite communication; Semiconductor devices; Spaceborne radar;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 1981. 11th European
Conference_Location :
Amsterdam, Netherlands
DOI :
10.1109/EUMA.1981.332987
