A multi-band, high bandwidth, short duration linear chirp generation IC for phased-array applications

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    Abstract

    This work presents a fully integrated multi-band frequency synthesizer that is capable of creating wide-band linear frequency sweeps of very short duration. The main aim is to create a flexible waveform generation system, requiring distribution of a low frequency reference rather than RF signals. By using a phase-locked loop, frequency multiplication (rather than shifting) occurs. This allows for a narrow band and low frequency reference signal, allowing digital reference generation and thus providing a large degree of flexibility. Chirps with a bandwidth of 1 GHz (in X-band) and duration as short as 10 μs can be created. The chip can be operated in either pulsed or CW mode. The small external size of the package, which measures 5×5 mm2 means that local RF generation is possible even in X-band arrays with small antenna element pitch.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2013 IEEE International Symposium on Phased Array Systems and Technology (ARRAY 2013)
    Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
    PublisherIEEE
    Pages78-81
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4673-1127-4, 978-1-4673-1126-7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 15 Oct 2013
    Event2013 IEEE International Symposium on Phased Array Systems and Technology, ARRAY 2013 - Westin Hotel, Waltham, United States
    Duration: 15 Oct 201318 Oct 2013

    Conference

    Conference2013 IEEE International Symposium on Phased Array Systems and Technology, ARRAY 2013
    Abbreviated titleARRAY
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityWaltham
    Period15/10/1318/10/13

    Keywords

    • EWI-24315
    • METIS-302646
    • IR-89489

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