Title :
An MMIC beam forming network assembly for data relay satellite applications
Author :
Catena, E. ; Ceccarelli, R. ; Lisi, M. ; Vitulli, F.
Author_Institution :
Alenia Spazio, via Saccomuro, 24 - 00131 Roma (Italy)
Abstract :
An analog Beam Forming Network Assembly that is part of a Receiving Phased Array Antenna for the European Data Relay Payload is described. In such Beam Forming Network, the electronic steering is achieved by means of fully integrated Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) Phase Shifters. A detailed description of the assembly design is given in the paper and experimental results are discussed.
Keywords :
Antenna arrays; Assembly; MMICs; Microwave integrated circuits; Monolithic integrated circuits; Payloads; Phased arrays; Receiving antennas; Relays; Satellites;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 1993. 23rd European
Conference_Location :
Madrid, Spain
DOI :
10.1109/EUMA.1993.336622
