Title :
Radio frequency distribution system (RFDS) for cosite electromagnetic compatibility
Author :
Maiuzzo, Mike ; Harwood, Ted ; Duff, William
Author_Institution :
SENTEL Corp., USA
Abstract :
This paper describes the development of a patented broadband antenna and radio frequency (RF) distribution system for frequency hopping (FH) systems. The system avoids cosite electromagnetic interference (EMI) problems. The architecture is based on the use of linear comb filter banks in contrast with the traditional diode switching, to provide RF distribution for FH, single channel, and wideband waveforms.
Keywords :
broadband antennas; channel bank filters; comb filters; electromagnetic compatibility; frequency hop communication; radiofrequency interference; EMI problems; broadband antenna; cosite electromagnetic compatibility; diode switching; electromagnetic interference; frequency hopping systems; linear comb filter banks; radio frequency distribution system; wideband waveforms; Broadband antennas; Electromagnetic compatibility; Electromagnetic interference; Filter bank; Frequency synchronization; Military communication; RF signals; Radio frequency; Radio spectrum management; Radio transmitters;
Conference_Titel :
Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2005. EMC 2005. 2005 International Symposium on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9380-5
DOI :
10.1109/ISEMC.2005.1513509