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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 23, 2009
Filed:
Jul. 24, 2006
David Kalian, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Thomas F. Klein, Iii, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Paul J. Tatomir, Fallbrook, CA (US);
Alfred E. Lee, Torrance, CA (US);
David Kalian, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Thomas F. Klein, III, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Paul J. Tatomir, Fallbrook, CA (US);
Alfred E. Lee, Torrance, CA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chiacgo, IL (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide improved phased array antenna system. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a phased array antenna system includes a plurality of horn/filter assemblies. A plurality of modules are adapted to provide RF signals to the horn/filter assemblies. Each of the horn/filter assemblies is mounted on a top surface of a corresponding one of the modules. A thermal system is adapted to cool the modules. The modules are mounted on a first surface of the thermal system. A plurality of distribution boards associated with the modules are mounted on a second surface of the thermal system. A plurality of interconnects associated with the modules are adapted to connect the modules with the distribution boards through the thermal system.