A 4-Bit optical true time-delay for 10-GHz phased array antennas using optical MEMS switches and fiber-optic delay lines

초록

A 4-bit true time-delay (TTD) for 10-GHz linear phased-array antenna (PAA) systems using the optical microelectromechanical (MEMS) switches and fiber-optic delay-lines were investigated. Each matrix element consisted of a 2x2 optical MEMS switch and a single-mode fiber-optic delay-line connected between cross parts of the MEMS switch. The optical pulses injected into the feeder were reflected from both cleaved ends of fiber attached to the output port of the last MEMS switches. The results show that power variation could be equalized either optically using variable optical attenuators or electrically by adjusting gain of RF amplifiers located at the photo-detector output.

제목
A 4-Bit optical true time-delay for 10-GHz phased array antennas using optical MEMS switches and fiber-optic delay lines
저자
Shin, J.-D.; Yoon, Y.-M.; Jung, B.-M.; Kim, B.-G.
발행일
2004
학회명
2004 IEEE LEOS Annual Meeting Conference Proceedings, LEOS 2004
개최지
Rio Grande
학회 개최일
2004-11-07 ~ 2004-11-11