Title :
Radar and electronic warfare applications of SAW-based subsystems
Author :
Proulx, Robert R. ; Ladd, Jonathan
Author_Institution :
Sawtek Inc., Orlando, FL, USA
Abstract :
The properties of surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices make them useful in many applications for both military and commercial systems. Some applications include signal processing, frequency control, and sensors. The paper presents a concise overview of SAW-based subsystems and their application in radar and electronic warfare (EW). An emphasis is placed on oscillators, channelized filters, gain compensated delay lines, and pulse compression subsystems. Subsystem capabilities are discussed as well as the relationship between major subsystem parameters and system performance
Keywords :
electronic warfare; military equipment; pulse compression; radar interference; radar receivers; radar transmitters; radio receivers; radiofrequency interference; surface acoustic wave delay lines; surface acoustic wave filters; surface acoustic wave oscillators; surface acoustic wave signal processing; SAW-based subsystems; channelized filters; electronic warfare applications; gain compensated delay lines; oscillators; pulse compression subsystems; radar applications; subsystem capabilities; subsystem parameters; surface acoustic wave devices; system performance; Acoustic sensors; Acoustic signal processing; Acoustic waves; Electronic warfare; Frequency control; Oscillators; Radar applications; Radar signal processing; Surface acoustic wave devices; Surface acoustic waves;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Systems Conference, 1995. Conference Proceedings., IEEE NTC '95
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2591-1
DOI :
10.1109/NTCMWS.1995.522860
