Abstract: We disclose an ultrawide-band (USB) dual polarization three-dimensional (3D) tapered aperture Vivaldi antenna. It is generally comprised of a radiator having two pairs of tapering arms, each pair corresponding to a different polarization and the tapering arms spaced thereof closest to one another at a feed point location of the antenna and taper outwardly in opposite directions, thus forming a 3D Vivaldi antenna aperture therebetween; and a dual feed balun connecting to each of the two pairs of tapering arms and providing a separate channel for each of the polarizations. Embodiments of our antenna have been designed and simulated using full-wave electromagnetics commercial software. The results for our antennas demonstrate over 20:1 operating bandwidth with good radiation characteristics and very low cross polarization.

Abstract: We disclose an ultrawide-band (UWB) dual polarization three-dimensional (3D) tapered aperture Vivaldi antenna. It is generally comprised of a radiator having two pairs of tapering arms, each pair corresponding to a different polarization and the tapering arms spaced thereof closest to one another at a feed point location of the antenna and taper outwardly in opposite directions, thus forming a 3D Vivaldi antenna aperture therebetween; and a dual feed balun connecting to each of the two pairs of tapering arms and providing a separate channel for each of the polarizations. Embodiments of our antenna have been designed and simulated using full-wave electromagnetics commercial software. The results for our antennas demonstrate over 20:1 operating bandwidth with good radiation characteristics and very low cross polarization.

Abstract: A multi-band antenna includes an S-band substrate; an S-band annular ring on the S-band substrate; an X-band substrate in the S-band substrate; and an X-band patch located in a center of the S-band annular ring and on the X-band substrate. The S-band annular ring includes a first upper surface, the X-band patch includes a second upper surface, and the first upper surface is planar with the second upper surface. The multi-band antenna includes a second pair of concentric patch antennas arranged in an annular configuration and stacked on the first pair of antennas. The second pair of antennas are placed on the same substrate and are electromagnetically coupled to the first pair of antennas to provide an extended bandwidth capability.

Abstract: An antenna array comprising a plurality of concentric low frequency elements, where each low frequency element circumscribes a first high frequency element; and a plurality of second high frequency elements interleaved with the plurality of concentric low frequency elements to maintain optimal electrical spacing between both the low frequency elements and the high frequency elements at two disparate frequencies.

Abstract: A multi-band antenna includes an S-band substrate; an S-band annular ring on the S-band substrate; an X-band substrate in the S-band substrate; and an X-band patch located in a center of the S-band annular ring and on the X-band substrate. The S-band annular ring includes a first upper surface, the X-band patch includes a second upper surface, and the first upper surface is planar with the second upper surface. The multi-band antenna includes a second pair of concentric patch antennas arranged in an annular configuration and stacked on the first pair of antennas. The second pair of antennas are placed on the same substrate and are electromagnetically coupled to the first pair of antennas to provide an extended bandwidth capability.

Abstract: An antenna array comprising a plurality of concentric low frequency elements, where each low frequency element circumscribes a first high frequency element; and a plurality of second high frequency elements interleaved with the plurality of concentric low frequency elements to maintain optimal electrical spacing between both the low frequency elements and the high frequency elements at two disparate frequencies.

Abstract: Embodiments of present inventions relate to low-profile, tapered cavity broadband antennas. One important aspect of the invention (although not the only) is the incorporation of a tapered lateral sidewalls in the antenna cavity. More particularly, according to various embodiments, a low-profile, tapered cavity antenna may comprise: an aperture defining an opening to a cavity; and an interior space defined by the cavity which is formed of a flat bottom wall defining a ground plane, and a pair of spaced-apart, tapered lateral sidewalls extending away from the flat bottom wall in opposite directions toward the aperture. The tapered shape of the tapered lateral sidewalls are specifically configured to maintain a constant resonance frequency within the cavity. In some embodiments, an isotropic high index medium material is at least partially loaded within the tapered cavity. Also, antenna may include a single or two-input port.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to low-profile broadband antennas having an anisotropic traverse resonance condition. One important aspect of the invention is the incorporation of an anisotropic high index medium material, at least partially loaded within the cavity, which is configured to maintain a constant resonance frequency of the antenna. A low-profile cavity antenna may comprise: an aperture defining an opening to a cavity; an interior space defined by the cavity which is formed of a flat bottom wall defining a ground plane, and a pair of spaced-apart, lateral sidewalls extending away from the flat bottom wall in opposite directions toward the aperture; and an anisotropic high index medium material, at least partially loaded within the cavity, configured to maintain a constant resonance frequency of the antenna. The lateral sidewalls may extend from opposing sides of the flat bottom wall perpendicularly or with an outwardly taper.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to low-profile broadband antennas having an anisotropic traverse resonance condition. One important aspect of the invention is the incorporation of an anisotropic high index medium material, at least partially loaded within the cavity, which is configured to maintain a constant resonance frequency of the antenna. A low-profile cavity antenna may comprise: an aperture defining an opening to a cavity; an interior space defined by the cavity which is formed of a flat bottom wall defining a ground plane, and a pair of spaced-apart, lateral sidewalls extending away from the flat bottom wall in opposite directions toward the aperture; and an anisotropic high index medium material, at least partially loaded within the cavity, configured to maintain a constant resonance frequency of the antenna. The lateral sidewalls may extend from opposing sides of the flat bottom wall perpendicularly or with an outwardly taper.

Abstract: Embodiments of present inventions relate to low-profile, tapered cavity broadband antennas. One important aspect of the invention (although not the only) is the incorporation of a tapered lateral sidewalls in the antenna cavity. More particularly, according to various embodiments, a low-profile, tapered cavity antenna may comprise: an aperture defining an opening to a cavity; and an interior space defined by the cavity which is formed of a flat bottom wall defining a ground plane, and a pair of spaced-apart, tapered lateral sidewalls extending away from the flat bottom wall in opposite directions toward the aperture. The tapered shape of the tapered lateral sidewalls are specifically configured to maintain a constant resonance frequency within the cavity. In some embodiments, an isotropic high index medium material is at least partially loaded within the tapered cavity. Also, antenna may include a single or two-input port.

Abstract: A radio frequency integrated circuit (and method of making) for enhancing wireless communication and/or sensing systems comprising a base comprising a gallium arsenide (GaAs) substrate; a binary phase shift keying modulator fabricated on the base; a power amplifier fabricated on the base and operatively associated with the binary phase shift keying modulator; the power amplifier having a first shunt operatively associated therewith; a transmit/receive switch fabricated on the base, the transmit/receive switch being operatively associated with the power amplifier and being alternately connectable to an antenna port adapted to be connected to an antenna; a low noise amplifier fabricated on the base; the low noise amplifier being alternately connectable to the antenna port, the low noise amplifier having a second shunt operatively associated therewith; the circuit operating in a transmit stage in which the power amplifier is connected to the antenna port and in a receive stage in which the low noise amplifier is

Abstract: A retractable thrust vector control system (10) for a rocket motor (26) that can generate an exhaust plume comprises at least one control vane (12) connectable to an attitude control assembly (20) that rotates the vane (12) about a control axis (44). The system also includes a retraction mechanism (14) for withdrawing the control vane (12) along the control axis (44) from an extended position at least partially within a path of a rocket exhaust plume and a retracted position substantially out of a path of a rocket exhaust plume.

Abstract: A retractable thrust vector control system (10) for a rocket motor (26) that can generate an exhaust plume comprises at least one control vane (12) connectable to an attitude control assembly (20) that rotates the vane (12) about a control axis (44). The system also includes a retraction mechanism (14) for withdrawing the control vane (12) along the control axis (44) from an extended position at least partially within a path of a rocket exhaust plume and a retracted position substantially out of a path of a rocket exhaust plume.