Title :
X-band MEMS technology for integrated Radar modules
Author :
Constant, S.B. ; Nicole, P. ; Labeyrie, M. ; Renard, C. ; Fourdin, C. ; Minoux, E. ; Ziaei, A. ; Fernandez-Bolanos, M. ; Ionescu, A. ; Phommahaxay, A. ; Lissorgues, G. ; Ziegler, V.
Author_Institution :
Aerosp. Div., Thales, Elancourt, France
fDate :
Sept. 30 2009-Oct. 2 2009
Abstract :
This paper reports on the potential of RF-MEMS technology to improve and miniaturize new functions in Radar front end and antenna modules. The insertion of new MEMS components and subsystems, using RF-MEMS switches, filters and phase shifters, in radar front end are reported in this article and their characterization results are discussed.
Keywords :
microswitches; phase shifters; radar antennas; radiofrequency filters; RF-MEMS switches; X-band MEMS technology; antenna module; filters; phase shifter; radar front end module; Circulators; Filter bank; Filtering; Micromechanical devices; Microswitches; Phase shifters; Radar antennas; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency microelectromechanical systems; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Radar Conference, 2009. EuRAD 2009. European
Conference_Location :
Rome
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4747-3
