Applications Of Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Multiplexers In Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) Radar Systems

L. P. Solie; M. Wohlers

doi:10.1117/12.959212

25 February 1981 Applications Of Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Multiplexers In Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) Radar Systems

L. P. Solie, M. Wohlers

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Proceedings Volume 0239, Guided Wave Optical and Surface Acoustic Wave Devices: Systems and Applications; (1981) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.959212
Event: 24th Annual Technical Symposium, 1980, San Diego, United States

Abstract

Range resolution in FMCW radar systems has been achieved using multichannel surface acoustive wave (SAW) filter devices. This paper describes the basic system design concepts employed for developing range cells in linear F!ACW radar using the SAW filters. The techniques discussed are currently being used in low power solid-state millimeter wave radar for air-to-ground terminal guidance of anti-armor munitions. The narrow band SAW filters are incorporated in the receiver IF sections where each filter represents a range cell that is dimensionally proportional to range. The small size, light weight, low power consumption and stable per-formance characteristics make the SAW filter an ideal choice for missile seeker applications.

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L. P. Solie and M. Wohlers "Applications Of Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Multiplexers In Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) Radar Systems", Proc. SPIE 0239, Guided Wave Optical and Surface Acoustic Wave Devices: Systems and Applications, (25 February 1981); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.959212

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