Patent ID: 6366238
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
A modular beamformer system for providing signals to at least two radiating elements of a phased array antenna comprising:a first beamformer module coupled to the at least two radiating elements, wherein the first beamformer module comprises: at least two first groups of beamforming circuitry on a primary plane of the first beamformer module; and at least one first feeder line extending from the at least two first groups of beamforming circuitry, the at least one first feeder line coupled to one of the radiating elements to transmit an output from the at least two first groups of beamforming circuitry; a second beamformer module coupled to the at least two radiating elements, wherein the second beamformer module comprises: at least two second groups of beamforming circuitry on a primary plane of the second beamformer module; and at least one second feeder line extending from the at least two second groups of beamforming circuitry, the at least one second feeder line coupled to one of the radiating elements to transmit an output from the at least two second groups of beamforming circuitry.