Materials Issues for Tunable RF and Microwave Devices III: Volume 720

Materials Issues for Tunable RF and Microwave Devices III: Volume 720
Author: Steven C. Tidrow
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2002-08-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Challenges facing the implementation of an affordable tunable RF and microwave device technology are discussed in these papers from an April 2002 meeting. Materials issues and devices are examined, with information on new tunable materials, issues of preparation and optimization of bulk and think film properties, material and surface characterization, evaluation of material loss and loss mechanisms, and effects of microstructure. At the device level, phase shifters are discussed and a new device concept for variable true time delay versus phase shift is introduced. At the system level, a paraelectric lens is used to demonstrate electronic beam steering of an antenna. Tidrow is affiliated with the US Army Research Laboratory. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Proceedings

Proceedings
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2003
Genre: Wireless communication systems
ISBN:

Reflectarray Antennas: Analysis, Design, Fabrication, and Measurement

Reflectarray Antennas: Analysis, Design, Fabrication, and Measurement
Author: Jafar Shaker
Publisher: Artech House
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2013-11-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1608074994

Reflectarray antennas refer to the class of radiating structures that are comprised of an array of radiating elements, re-radiating the energy that is impinged on them from one or more radiating feeds that are located in free space. The constituent radiators that build a reflectarray can be shaped to bring about some flexibility in the way that antenna operates such as multi band/polarization operation. The printed nature of these elements allow integration of active elements that can further enhance the functionality of the reflectarray. This allows for capabilities such as power amplification, adaptive beam shaping, and beam switching. This resource presents readers with design guidelines along with an ample amount of material on different types of reflectarrays and methods of analysis. This book begins with introductory material on reflectarray antennas and progresses to the presentation of state-of-the-art research in the field. A direct comparison with conventional reflector antennas is provided, focusing on conventional efficiency figures of reflectors. Moreover, this book offers remarks on the future direction of reflectarray research and also potential applications of the technology in face of the emergence of new fabrication techniques to accommodate both passive and active elements.

Proceedings of the IEEE.

Proceedings of the IEEE.
Author: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1056
Release: 1955
Genre: Electronics
ISBN:

Vols. 34- include section: Waves and electrons.