Solid-state radar transmitters
Abstract
The technology and design procedures for introducing transistors into radio transmitters are discussed. The design characteristics of solid-state radar transmitters are described, with emphasis given to power amplifier/modules and devices for summing the output power in space or in an output combiner. Some design issues related to power supplies, pulse waveform amplitude regulation; reliability; and cost; and also considered. Some examples of successful solid-state radar systems are described, including the AN/TPS-59 radar, the AN/SPS-40 system, and the Pave/PAWS phased array radar. Black and white photographs of the different systems are provided.
- Publication:
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Dedham
- Pub Date:
- 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985ah...book.....O
- Keywords:
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- Bipolar Transistors;
- Power Amplifiers;
- Radar Transmitters;
- Solid State Devices;
- Amplifier Design;
- Microwave Circuits;
- Phased Arrays;
- Power Efficiency;
- Radio Frequencies;
- Reliability Analysis;
- Silicon Transistors;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering