摘要 |
A phased array antenna system formed from an antenna-integrated printed wiring board for performing the functions of a waveguide impedance matching layers, a honeycomb support structure, RF antenna probes, DC logic and RF distribution. The printed wiring board construction of the present invention significantly reduces the number of component parts required to form a phased array antenna assembly, as well as simplifying the manufacturing process of the antenna assembly. The antenna-integrated printed wiring board is formed from an inexpensive, photolithographic process to create a single part (or optionally a two part) structure for perfoming the above-listed functions.
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