The 20 and 30 GHz MMIC technology for future space communication antenna system
Abstract
The development of fully monolithic gallium arsenide receive and transmit modules is described. These modules are slated for phased array antenna applications in future 30/20 gigahertz communications satellite systems. Performance goals and various approaches to achieve them are discussed. The latest design and performance results of components, submodules and modules are presented.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- October 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984STIN...8431460A
- Keywords:
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- Antenna Arrays;
- Communication Satellites;
- Electronic Modules;
- Integrated Circuits;
- Satellite Antennas;
- Space Communication;
- Gallium Arsenides;
- Phase Shift Circuits;
- Phased Arrays;
- Receivers;
- Transistor Amplifiers;
- Transmitters;
- Communications and Radar