Fast Calibration and Characterization Test Solution for Phased Array Antennas
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Evolution of Satellite Communications
Satellite communication systems play a vital role in modern communication applications and the growth within the satellite communication market continues to expand rapidly with advances in technology. Increasingly, complex information and data throughput support advancements in radar, surveillance, and navigation systems play an important role in mission-critical military applications. In addition, access to low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites will make it more cost-effective to support commercial applications like 5G, on satellite networks.
Modern satellite networks operate at higher frequencies and use active phased array antenna systems which are key to realizing the ubiquitous connectivity and sensing requirements of next-generation satellite communication applications. Phased array antennas, or active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs), are now highly integrated which is driving the need for fast over-the-air testing. In fact, AESAs can support thousands of radiating elements to electronically steer beams quickly and independently and point them to precise locations.