Title :
Miniaturized X-band MMIC T/R module for conformal array antenna
Author :
Kanno, Masaaki ; Hashimura, Takayuki ; Katada, Takeshi ; Kamata, Shoichi ; Soejima, Tomohide ; Goto, Hiroyuki ; Satomi, Akihiro
Author_Institution :
Tech. Res. & Dev. Inst., Japan Defense Agency, Tokyo, Japan
Abstract :
A miniaturized X-band MMIC T/R module for conformal array antenna has been developed based on a newly designed cylindrical package concept aiming at easier assembly of the package and the array. The overall package measures 19 mm in diameter excluding the base flange and 15 mm in height and weighs 18 g. The module provides 2W output power in X band
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; MMIC; antenna arrays; gallium arsenide; microwave receivers; phased array radar; radar antennas; radio transmitters; 15 mm; 18 g; 19 mm; 2 W; GaAs; MMIC T/R module; RF circuit; conformal array antenna; cylindrical package; miniaturized X-band MMIC T/R module; performance; Antenna arrays; Capacitors; Circuits; Lead; MMICs; Microwave antenna arrays; Packaging; Phased arrays; Radar antennas; Radio frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Phased Array Systems and Technology, 1996., IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3232-6
DOI :
10.1109/PAST.1996.565882