Title :
Digital enhancement of microwave component performance
Author :
Endler, H. ; Madni, A.M. ; Vuong, P.
Author_Institution :
Systron Donner Corp., Van Nuys, CA, USA
Abstract :
The authors review several areas in which microwave components and/or systems have been integrated with digital electronics to provide enhanced performance of the microwave hardware or functions which were previously unattainable. Several areas in which this combined microwave/digital technology is already being used or in which usage is proposed are discussed. Particular attention is given to the application of this combined technology to high-speed logic, measurement equipment, electronic countermeasures, computer-aided design, radars and adaptive systems, digital radio, and automated production testing. In addition, specific applications of digital enhancement to microwave attenuation, a phase shifter, and oscillators are presented.<>
Keywords :
attenuators; digital systems; microwave oscillators; phase shifters; production testing; radar; adaptive systems; automated production testing; computer-aided design; digital electronics; digital enhancement; digital radio; electronic countermeasures; high-speed logic; microwave component performance; radars; Application software; Design automation; Electronic countermeasures; Electronic equipment testing; Hardware; Logic design; Logic testing; Microwave devices; Microwave technology; Particle measurements;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace Applications Conference, 1988. Digest., 1988 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Park City, UT, USA
DOI :
10.1109/AERO.1988.38660
