Monolithic S-band Multichannel Transmit/Receive Module for Communication Phased Array Antennas

ABSTRACT: This proposal teams a successful module manufacturer, Princeton Microwave, that has a proven discrete design, with and RF integrated circuit (IC) design team with a history of first-pass success on complex System-On-Chip (SOC) designs to integrate a low cost transmit/receive integrated circuit that meets the stated module cost targets easily. To accelerate the design transfer and integration, it is envisioned that Princeton Microwave will also take up some of the integrated circuit design tasks and also, Jazz Semiconductor has expressed interest in providing demonstrated IC IP blocks if they meet the block design parameters articulated in the SOC RF transmit and receive chains. BENEFIT: We have identified two key objectives that will drive our technical approach. The first is cost reduction, as clearly laid out in the solicitation. The second objective that has emerged in consultation with the developers of the existing discrete TR solution, Princeton Microwave, is the reduction of power dissipation. As outlined in the proposal, we address these challenges with innovations in the areas of chip architecture, test, and packaging that SIGNIFICANTLY reduce cost and power requirements