We propose to develop a wideband 2-12GHz Quasi Circulator Microwave Monolithic Integrated Circuit (MMIC) that is less than 40% of the cost of conventional circulators. The Phase I effort will perform the preliminary design of the Quasi Circulator.
Benefit: A Quasi Circulator that is capable of operating over the 2-12GHz band enables future Naval Surface Ships to execute radar and electronic warfare from a single aperture. Offering a Quasi Circulator that is 40% of the cost of conventional narrowband circulators reduces the cost of modern phased array antenna systems.
Keywords: S-Band Radar, S-Band Radar, MMIC, circulator, X-Band Radar, quasi circulator, Phased Array Antenna
