Conference proceeding
System Architecture Of Mmic-Based Large Aperture Arrays For Space Applications
Optical technologies for space communication systems : 15-16 January 1987, Los Angeles, California, v 756, pp 164-172
03 Jun 1987
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.
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- Title
- System Architecture Of Mmic-Based Large Aperture Arrays For Space Applications
- Creators
- P. R Herczfeld - Drexel UniversityM Kam - Drexel UniversityR. R Kunath - Glenn Research CenterK. B Bhasin - Glenn Research CenterNick L Prade - RCA (United States)
- Publication Details
- Optical technologies for space communication systems : 15-16 January 1987, Los Angeles, California, v 756, pp 164-172
- Conference
- Optical technologies for space communication systems (Los Angeles, California, United States, 15 Jan 1987–16 Jan 1987)
- Publisher
- SPIE
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- [Retired Faculty]
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0023591156
- Other Identifier
- 991019174005304721