Active transmitarray submodule for K/Ka Band Satcom applications

A novel concept for an active transmitarray architecture for K/Ka Band Satcom applications is presented. The highly-integrated antenna system is based on planar multilayer arrangement covering both Satcom frequency bands for uplink at 30 GHz and downlink at 20 GHz. To verify the proposed manifold approach, the individual components and a first active dual-band transmitarray submodule enhanced by a multi-functional SiGe BiCMOS MMIC have been realized and measured successfully.