Measured performance of the IMPACT common module — a building block for next generation phase arrays

IMPACT (Integrated Multi-use Phased Array Common Tile), is a reconfigurable building block for next generation phased arrays developed under the DARPA Arrays at Commercial Timescales (ACT) program. The goal of this program is to develop a common technology base for Electronically Scanned Array (ESA) systems. Historically, ESA systems have been comprised of highly tailored, application-specific layers. This has led to slow design cycles, costly components, and significant portions of the total cost of ownership being invested in the up-front Non-Recurring Expenses (NRE) and minimal re-use across platforms.