Reduction of intermodulation distortion in active phased array antenna systems using a distortion controller

This paper describes a novel technique to compensate the intermodulation distortion (IM) of high power amplifiers in an active phased array antenna system. This technique uses IM phase control to break the strong association between carrier and IM. This technique can make the radiation patterns of c...

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Main Authors: Kaho, T., Nakagawa, T., Araki, K.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Antenna arrays
Frequency conversion
High power amplifiers
Intermodulation distortion
Linear antenna arrays
Nonlinear distortion
Phase control
Phase distortion
Phased arrays
Power amplifiers
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Summary:This paper describes a novel technique to compensate the intermodulation distortion (IM) of high power amplifiers in an active phased array antenna system. This technique uses IM phase control to break the strong association between carrier and IM. This technique can make the radiation patterns of carriers and IMs different on the active phased array antenna system. As a result, carrier power to intermodulation distortion power ratio (C/IM) is increased at the carrier beam direction. This paper shows the experimental result to confirm this technique using 6-element linear array.
ISSN:0149-645X
2576-7216
DOI:10.1109/MWSYM.2002.1011746