This paper presents a transmit/receivemodule (TRM) for phased arrays realized in 45 nm RFSOI CMOS technology and calibrated using machine learning. The 27-30 GHz TRM includes a transmit/receive (T/R) switch, a power ...
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This paper presents a transmit/receivemodule (TRM) for phased arrays realized in 45 nm RFSOI CMOS technology and calibrated using machine learning. The 27-30 GHz TRM includes a transmit/receive (T/R) switch, a power amplifier, a low-noise amplifier, another T/R switch, and a bidirectional reflection-type phase shifter (RTPS). The RTPS incorporates multiple resonators and five control variables to achieve a six-bit resolution with a 360-degree phase shift range across a 10% bandwidth. We introduce a machine-learning technique that uses Bayesian optimization to calibrate the multi-variable front end. This technique can attain near-optimal settings with 1.5 percent of the measurements compared to manual calibration using an exhaustive search. Measurements show the TRM achieves 16.4 dB gain, 2.5 GHz 1 dB bandwidth, and 11.9-12.9 dBm output compression point in transmit mode, and 16 dB gain, 3.2 GHz 1 dB BW, -23.3 dBm input compression point, and 4 dB noise figure in receive mode. Across 27-30 GHz, the calibrated TRM achieves root-mean-square errors of 0.4 dB or lower for gain and less than 1.5 or 2.8 degrees for phase in transmit and receive modes, respectively.
Active phased array radars for the atmospheric research have various advantages such as full beam agility in 360 degrees, improved signal-to-noise ratio and improved sensitivity. These radars have distributed transmit...
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Active phased array radars for the atmospheric research have various advantages such as full beam agility in 360 degrees, improved signal-to-noise ratio and improved sensitivity. These radars have distributed transmit-receive modules feeding to the individual antenna system in the antenna array field. In order to control and monitor the field-located transmit-receive modules from centralized radar controller which will be located few hundred meters away from the field, control signals plays an important role in controlling the radar subsystems. Earlier generation radars used electrical cables to transfer such type of signals, where signal speed and bandwidth are limited. In addition, the electromagnetic interference also affects the transmit and receiving signals. To overcome these problems, a new technical approach has been developed over optical interface for active phased array radar. In this paper, we present the design and development of the optical control signal network for 53 MHz active phased array radar. The design details, component selection and the link budget calculations are explained in detail and the test results are provided.
Demand for data traffic on mobile networks is growing exponentially with time and on a global scale. The emerging fifth-generation (5G) wireless standard is being developed with millimeter-wave (mm-Wave) links as a ke...
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Demand for data traffic on mobile networks is growing exponentially with time and on a global scale. The emerging fifth-generation (5G) wireless standard is being developed with millimeter-wave (mm-Wave) links as a key technological enabler to address this growth by a 2020 time frame. The wireless industry is currently racing to deploy mm-Wave mobile services, especially in the 28-GHz band. Previous widely-held perceptions of fundamental propagation limitations were overcome using phased arrays. Equally important for success of 5G is the development of low-power, broadband user equipment (UE) radios in commercial-grade technologies. This dissertation demonstrates design methodologies and circuit techniques to tackle the critical challenge of key phased array front-end circuits in low-cost complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology. Two power amplifier (PA) proof-of-concept prototypes are implemented in deeply scaled 28- nm and 40-nm CMOS processes, demonstrating state-of-the-art linearity and efficiency for extremely broadband communication signals. Subsequently, the 40 nm PA design is successfully embedded into a low-power fully-integrated transmit-receive front-end module.
The 28 nm PA prototype in this dissertation is the first reported linear, bulk CMOS PA targeting low-power 5G mobile UE integrated phased array transceivers. An optimization methodology is presented to maximizing power added efficiency (PAE) in the PA output stage at a desired error vector magnitude (EVM) and range to address challenging 5G uplink requirements. Then, a source degeneration inductor in the optimized output stage is shown to further enable its embedding into a two-stage transformer-coupled PA. The inductor helps by broadening inter-stage impedance matching bandwidth, and helping to reduce distortion. Designed and fabricated in 1P7M 28 nm bulk CMOS and using a 1 V supply, the PA achieves +4.2 dBm/9% measured Pout/PAE at −25 dBc EVM for a 250 MHz-wide, 64-QAM orthogon
The launch of Radar Imaging Satellite (RISAT-1) marked a new chapter in the remote sensing programme of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). RISAT-1, carrying a multi-mode Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system, ...
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The launch of Radar Imaging Satellite (RISAT-1) marked a new chapter in the remote sensing programme of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). RISAT-1, carrying a multi-mode Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system, will provide complementary imaging capability in microwave along with optical images, being obtained from the well-established IRS class of satellites. RESAT-1 supports a variety of resolution and swath requirements. Both conventional stripmap and scanSAR modes are supported, with dual polarization mode of operation. Additionally a quad polarization stripmap mode is provided for availing additional resource classification. In all these modes, resolutions from 3 to 50 m can be achieved with swath ranging from 25 to 223 km. On experimental basis, a sliding spotlight mode is also available. In all the imaging modes, a novel polarimetry mode called circular or hybrid polarimetry can be exercised seamlessly. The system is capable of imaging on either side of the flight track depending upon prior programming of the satellite. The satellite is placed in a Sun-synchronous orbit with 6 am-6 pm equatorial crossing. This orbit configuration is chosen to maximize solar power availability. The satellite has an on-board-solid state recorder for supporting data acquisition beyond ground station visibility. The payload is based on active antenna array technology. Crucial technology elements like C-band MMICs, TR module and miniaturized power supplies have already been developed in India. A pulsed mode near-field test facility has also been developed in-house in order to characterize the payload in the integration laboratory itself.
In this contribution, several Multi-Functional Chips featuring different functionalities and integration levels are presented. A X-Band Core-Chip integrating a 6-bit attenuator, a 6-bit phase shifter, a T/R switch and...
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(纸本)9781467346887;9781467346863
In this contribution, several Multi-Functional Chips featuring different functionalities and integration levels are presented. A X-Band Core-Chip integrating a 6-bit attenuator, a 6-bit phase shifter, a T/R switch and a digital serial-to-parallel converter has been fabricated with 0.18 mu M OMMIC ED02AH process. The MMIC exhibits 6 dB and 8 dB average insertion gain for transmit and receive mode respectively, full 360 degrees phase coverage with 5.6 degrees phase steps and 31.5 dB attenuation dynamic range with 0.5 dB amplitude resolution in less than 16 mm(2). Two C-Band Multi-Functional Chips, one consisting of a bidirectional 6-bit phase shifter with on-board digital controls and the other integrating a 6-bit phase shifter, a buffer amplifier and a 5-bit attenuator have been fabricated with the 0.4 mu m E/D GaAs process developed by SELEX Sistemi Integrati. The former exhibits full 360 degree phase coverage with 5.6 degrees phase resolution in less than 18 mm(2). The latter is an unidirectional MMIC featuring 8 dB average gain, full 360 degree phase coverage with 5.6 degrees phase steps and 31 dB attenuation range with 1 dB amplitude resolution in less than 26 mm(2).
This paper describes an automated microwave measurement and test systems with an emphasis on reducing overall test times. It presents as an example a measurement system for transmit and receive (TR) modules used in Ac...
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(纸本)9781424479597
This paper describes an automated microwave measurement and test systems with an emphasis on reducing overall test times. It presents as an example a measurement system for transmit and receive (TR) modules used in Active Electronically Scanned (AESA) radars.
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