Title :
Low-cost wideband 3-bit phased array module using integrated antenna/phase-shifter
Author :
Wang, J.J.H. ; Thompson, G.T. ; Tillery, J.K. ; Bohannan, K.E.
Author_Institution :
Wang Electro-Opt. Corp., Marietta, GA, USA
Abstract :
A low-cost wideband 3-bit integrated antenna/phase-shifter array module using the spiral-mode microstrip (SMM) antenna has been developed, achieving a 10:1 frequency bandwidth with good, robust measured performance. The estimated cost for the array modules is about $300 each in production quantities of over 20,000 units.
Keywords :
UHF phase shifters; antenna accessories; antenna phased arrays; antenna radiation patterns; microstrip antenna arrays; microwave phase shifters; spiral antennas; 1.7 GHz; 3 bit; SMM antenna; cost; frequency bandwidth; integrated antenna/phase-shifter; low-cost wideband 3-bit phased array module; spiral-mode microstrip antenna; Antenna measurements; Bandwidth; Broadband antennas; Frequency measurement; Microstrip antenna arrays; Microstrip antennas; Phase measurement; Phased arrays; Robustness; Wideband;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1998. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4478-2
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1998.690767
