Title :
Broadband beamforming network using integrated optic RF phase shifters
Author :
Mitchell, A. ; Waterhouse, R.B.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Commun. & Electr. Eng., R. Melbourne Inst. of Technol. Univ., Vic., Australia
Abstract :
The performance of an integrated optical RF phase shifter is analysed in the context of a phased array antenna. The device consists of a variable optical directional coupler and an integrated feedback loop. A basic model of a linear array utilising these devices indicates its suitability for broadband phased array applications
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; array signal processing; integrated optics; microwave photonics; optical directional couplers; phase shifters; broadband beamforming network; broadband phased array applications; integrated feedback loop; integrated optic RF phase shifters; linear array; phased array antenna; variable optical directional coupler; Antenna arrays; Array signal processing; Integrated optics; Linear antenna arrays; Optical arrays; Optical feedback; Performance analysis; Phase shifters; Phased arrays; Radio frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Photonics, 2000. MWP 2000. International Topical Meeting on
Conference_Location :
Oxford
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6455-4
DOI :
10.1109/MWP.2000.889793
