Open AccessHardware block for use in programmable microwave function arrays
Author(s) -
Kelly J.R.,
Borja A.L.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
electronics letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.375
H-Index - 146
eISSN - 1350-911X
pISSN - 0013-5194
DOI - 10.1049/el.2014.0970
Subject(s) - block (permutation group theory) , microwave , function (biology) , electronic engineering , computer hardware , computer science , field programmable gate array , embedded system , engineering , telecommunications , mathematics , geometry , evolutionary biology , biology
Ultimately, the research presented will lead to the development of a microwave integrated circuit that is analogous to a field programmable gate array. An early step towards the development of this technology is presented. Specifically, a 3‐port device, based on a single resonant element, namely a microstrip square patch, is described. The device operates simultaneously as a filter and an antenna. Filter performance is obtained between ports 1 and 2. Antenna performance is obtained on port 3.