Complete X-Band 2x2 Phased-Array Antenna Design and Simulation

This presentation will discuss the commercial system simulation software design flow to design and analyze a 2x2 phased-array antenna with a T/R module operating in the 8-12 GHz frequency range. The T/R module is packaged using LTCC technology and includes an embedded MMIC PA and LNA, as well as several vendor models and passive components like filters. The design will highlight system- level characterization, the use of RF circuit design software for schematic entry and layout, as well as planar EM and 3D finite element method (FEM) tools for electromagnetic (EM) simulation of the interconnects and bond-wire transitions.

Presenter Bio:

Benny Haddad is an applications engineer at AWR Group, NI, where he specializes in RF system, passive and active circuit and EM designs. Before joining the company in 2013, Benny has been an application engineer for RDT and prior to that an RF engineer at Alvarion and Mini-Circuits. Benny holds a BSc degree from the Technion, Israel.