Design, simulation, construction, and measurement testing of fast-reconfigurable radio frequency switched-stub matching networks.

Calabrese, Caleb Benjamin, 1996-

Design, simulation, construction, and measurement testing of fast-reconfigurable radio frequency switched-stub matching networks.

dc.contributor.advisor	Baylis, Charles Passant, 1979-
dc.creator	Calabrese, Caleb Benjamin, 1996-
dc.creator.orcid	0000-0002-2135-775X
dc.date.accessioned	2021-07-14T14:04:54Z
dc.date.available	2021-07-14T14:04:54Z
dc.date.created	2021-05
dc.date.issued	2021-04-21
dc.date.submitted	May 2021
dc.date.updated	2021-07-14T14:04:55Z
dc.description.abstract	Today’s world is increasingly dependent on wireless communications, and fifth generation (5G) cellular technologies have recently entered the picture. Part of their designated spectrum overlaps with that of S-band radar systems. In order to effectively share the spectrum, the high-power radar systems must be able to transition to alternate operating frequencies in real time. To do this without sacrificing transmit range requires reconfigurable matching networks placed in between the power amplifiers and phased-array antenna elements in the radar transmitters which must be able to meet the power and speed requirements of the system. Historically, tuners have struggled to meet both requirements simultaneously. This thesis presents a simulated design, an algorithm to optimize reconfigure the circuit as operating conditions change, a low-power prototype switched-stub reconfigurable matching network, and a prototype taking advantage of custom semiconductor plasma technology with the purpose of progressing towards a solution that meets the radar system requirements.
dc.format.mimetype	application/pdf
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/2104/11412
dc.language.iso	en
dc.rights.accessrights	Worldwide access.
dc.rights.accessrights	Access changed 9/25/23.
dc.subject	Tuner. Matching. Reconfigurable circuitry. Radar. Spectrum.
dc.title	Design, simulation, construction, and measurement testing of fast-reconfigurable radio frequency switched-stub matching networks.
dc.type	Thesis
dc.type.material	text
local.embargo.lift	2023-05-01
local.embargo.terms	2023-05-01
thesis.degree.department	Baylor University. Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering.
thesis.degree.grantor	Baylor University
thesis.degree.level	Masters
thesis.degree.name	M.S.E.C.E.