Reconfigurable Transmit/Receive Front-End for Multifunctional Sensors

Important results from the project

** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** In this project the parties have studied concepts for how to integrate several capabilities in one sensor, for example radar and communication. This is particularly important for flying platforms where each new capability must be evaluated in terms of weight and energy consumption. Chalmers has studied concepts for multifunctional amplifiers and Saab has contributed with concept studies of switchable filters and initial simulations for 3D integration of MMIC circuits. These three areas now need to be merged to create a multifunctional sensor.

Expected long term effects

** Denna The work carried out in the project strengthens the aviation industry by studying the possibility of combining several functions in one and the same sensor. It will enable future flying platforms with significantly more capabilities than today´s solutions. The reduced size and weight when you have fewer sensor systems will mean that the energy requirement is reduced, and thus the operational time or range is increased. This project contributes to maintain Swedish excellence in the field and consolidate cooperation between industry and university college.

Approach and implementation

The project has been carried out in collaboration between industry and university. Through its competence and many years of experience in amplifier design, Chalmers identified high-performance varactors as a prerequisite for configurability. These have been verified and modeled. Saab has been responsible for studies of switchable filters, and development of a first version of the simulation test bed. Saab has also been responsible for project administration, including requirements. In order to follow up the progress of the project, quarterly follow-up meetings have been held.