Photonic Integrated Circuits for Phased-array Beamforming
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چکیده
Photonic integration is very promising to bring down volume and weight of phased-array beamforming networks. In addition, photonics allows for increased functionality for widebandwidth systems. In this paper we demonstrate the feasibility of phase and amplitude control of a 16-element phased-array antenna with a single InP integrated circuit. The concept and design of an optical phase locked loop will be explained. Results of initial true-time delay experiments will also be shown.
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