Title :
Phase Shifter System Using Vector Modulation For Phased Array Radar Applications
Author :
Castaneda, L.G. ; Ustariz, J.C. ; Knapp, Eric
Author_Institution :
Electr. Eng. Dept., Univ. of Puerto Rico (RUM), Mayaguez
Abstract :
This paper presents the design and implementation of a complete phase shifter system using vector (polar) modulation, suitable for solid-state phased array radar applications, providing a cost effective solution which overcomes the main constraints involved with traditional systems. The performance characteristics for an intermediate frequency (150 MHz) are shown. Finally a four channel prototype was built to evaluate the network connectivity of the phase shifter.
Keywords :
modulation; phase shifters; phased array radar; channel prototype; frequency 150 MHz; network connectivity evaluation; phase shifter system; solid-state phased array radar applications; vector modulation; Collaboration; Costs; Frequency; MMICs; Phase modulation; Phase shifters; Phased arrays; Power generation; Radar applications; Space technology; Distributed collaborative adaptive sensing (DCAS); collaborative adaptive sensing of the atmosphere (CASA); microelectromechanical systems (MEMS); monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC); phase shifter; phased array; vector (polar) modulation;
Conference_Titel :
Circuits and Systems, 2006. MWSCAS '06. 49th IEEE International Midwest Symposium on
Conference_Location :
San Juan
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0172-0
Electronic_ISBN :
1548-3746
DOI :
10.1109/MWSCAS.2006.381824
