System architecture of MMIC-based large aperture arrays for space applications

P. R. Herczfeld; M. Kam; R. R. Kunath; K. B. Bhasin; Nick La Prade

doi:10.1117/12.940038

System architecture of MMIC-based large aperture arrays for space applications

P. R. Herczfeld
, M. Kam
, R. R. Kunath
, K. B. Bhasin
, Nick La Prade

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Abstract

The persistent trend to use millimeter-wave frequencies for satellite communications presents the challenge to design large-aperture phased arrays for space applications. These arrays, which comprise 100-10, 000 elements, are now possible due to the advent of lightwave technology and the availability of monolithic microwave integrated circuits. In this paper, system aspects of optically-controlled array design are studied. In particular, two architectures for a 40 GHz array are outlined, and the main system-related issues are examined: Power budget, synchronization in frequency and phase, and stochastic effects.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	164-172
Number of pages	9
Journal	Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume	756
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/12.940038
State	Published - Jun 3 1987
Externally published	Yes

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Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Condensed Matter Physics
Computer Science Applications
Applied Mathematics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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