Abstract: A conformal antenna device is provided that includes a conformance panel, an antenna array, a combiner board, and a plurality of slats. The conformance panel has an inner radial surface, an outer radial surface, a width extending between first and second axial ends, and a length extending between first and second lateral ends. The conformance panel extends linearly in a widthwise direction and extends arcuately in a lengthwise direction. The conformance panel includes a plurality of apertures extending between the inner and outer radial surfaces. The antenna array is attached to the outer radial surface. The slats extend between the combiner board and the conformance panel in a spoke arrangement. Each slat includes a first plate and a second plate, and each second plate includes electrical circuitry and one or more components and is in signal communication with the antenna array.

Abstract: A conformal antenna device is provided that includes a conformance panel, an antenna array, a combiner board, and a plurality of slats. The conformance panel has an inner radial surface, an outer radial surface, a width extending between first and second axial ends, and a length extending between first and second lateral ends. The conformance panel extends linearly in a widthwise direction and extends arcuately in a lengthwise direction. The conformance panel includes a plurality of apertures extending between the inner and outer radial surfaces. The antenna array is attached to the outer radial surface. The slats extend between the combiner board and the conformance panel in a spoke arrangement. Each slat includes a first plate and a second plate, and each second plate includes electrical circuitry and one or more components and is in signal communication with the antenna array.

Abstract: A low profile array (LPA) includes an antenna element array layer having at least one Faraday wall, and a beamformer circuit layer coupled to the antenna element array layer. The beamformer circuit layer has at least one Faraday wall. The Faraday walls extends between ground planes associated with at least one of the antenna element array layer and the beamformer circuit layer.

Abstract: Electromagnetic circuit structures and methods are provided for a circuit board that includes a hole disposed through a substrate to provide access to an electrical component, such as a signal trace line (or stripline), that is at least partially encapsulated (e.g., sandwiched) between substrates. The electrical component includes a portion substantially aligned with the hole, and an electrical conductor is disposed within the hole. The electrical conductor is soldered to the portion of the electrical component.

Abstract: A circuit assembly is provided and includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having a circuit element region and defining a trench surrounding an entirety of the circuit element region, a circuit element disposed within the circuit element region of the PCB; and a Faraday wall. The Faraday wall includes a solid, unitary body having a same shape as the trench. The Faraday wall is disposed within the trench to surround an entirety of the circuit element.

Abstract: The concepts, systems, circuits and techniques described herein are directed toward a spiral antenna which may be provided using additive manufacturing technology so as to provide an antenna capable of operation at frequencies which are higher than spiral antennas manufactured using standard photo-etch or printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A wave phased array is manufactured using additive manufacturing technology (AMT). The wave phased array includes a radiator, a radiator dilation layer supporting the radiator, a beamformer supporting the radiator dilation layer, a beamformer dilation layer supporting the beamformer, and a substrate support layer supporting the beamformer dilation layer. At least one of the radiator, the radiator dilation layer, the beamformer, the beamformer dilation layer and the substrate support layer is fabricated at least in part by an AMT process.

Abstract: An antenna and method of manufacturing an antenna. The antenna includes a radiator feed layer, a first radiator patch assembly attached to the radiator feed layer, and a second radiator patch assembly attached to the radiator feed layer. The first radiator patch assembly is separated from the second radiator patch assembly by an air gap. The first radiator patch assembly is attached to the radiator feed layer and the second radiator patch assembly is attached to the radiator feed layer separated from the first radiator patch assembly by the air gap.

Abstract: A RAMP-radio frequency (RAMP-RF) assembly is provided and includes an RF panel including a microstrip interface, a plate including a stripline interface and a microstrip-to-stripline transition element operably connectable to the microstrip interface and to the stripline interface.

Abstract: A reactive beamformer includes a radiator disposed within a substrate and configured to radiate a received electromagnetic signal, a plurality of receptors disposed within the substrate, each of the plurality of receptors configured to receive a portion of the radiated electromagnetic signal, and a plurality of signal lines. Each signal line of the plurality of signal lines is coupled to a respective receptor of the plurality of receptors to convey the portion of the radiated electromagnetic signal from the respective receptor and to provide the portion of the radiated electromagnetic signal to an output.

Abstract: A radio frequency connector includes a substrate, a first ground plane disposed upon the substrate, a signal conductor having a first contact point, with the first contact point being configured to electrically mate with a second contact point, and a first ground boundary configured to electrically mate with a second ground boundary, with the first ground boundary being formed as an electrically continuous conductor within the substrate.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing a radiator having an antenna comprising a patch antenna layer and a first ground plane layer, wherein the antenna has a reactive field region of the radiator between the patch antenna layer and the first ground plane layer, and an integrated circuit located in the active region.

Abstract: The concepts, systems, circuits and techniques described herein are directed toward a spiral antenna which may be provided using additive manufacturing technology so as to provide an antenna capable of operation at frequencies which are higher than spiral antennas manufactured using standard photo-etch or printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing processes.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing a cavity defined by conductive walls, a printed circuit board (PCB) within the cavity, and shorting posts extending into the cavity to suppress higher order modes generated by operation of the PCB.

Abstract: The concepts, systems, circuits and techniques described herein are directed toward a spiral antenna which may be provided using additive manufacturing technology so as to provide an antenna capable of operation at frequencies which are higher than spiral antennas manufactured using standard photo-etch or printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A low profile array (LPA) includes an antenna element array layer having at least one Faraday wall, and a beamformer circuit layer coupled to the antenna element array layer. The beamformer circuit layer has at least one Faraday wall. The Faraday walls extends between ground planes associated with at least one of the antenna element array layer and the beamformer circuit layer.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing a radiator having an antenna comprising a patch antenna layer and a first ground plane layer, wherein the antenna has a reactive field region of the radiator between the patch antenna layer and the first ground plane layer, and an integrated circuit located in the active region.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing a cavity defined by conductive walls, a printed circuit board (PCB) within the cavity, and shorting posts extending into the cavity to suppress higher order modes generated by operation of the PCB.

Abstract: A circuit assembly is provided and includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having a circuit element region and defining a trench surrounding an entirety of the circuit element region, a circuit element disposed within the circuit element region of the PCB; and a Faraday wall. The Faraday wall includes a solid, unitary body having a same shape as the trench. The Faraday wall is disposed within the trench to surround an entirety of the circuit element.

Abstract: A low profile array (LPA) includes an antenna element array layer having at least one Faraday wall, and a beamformer circuit layer coupled to the antenna element array layer. The beamformer circuit layer has at least one Faraday wall. The Faraday walls extends between ground planes associated with at least one of the antenna element array layer and the beamformer circuit layer.