Advanced Antenna Development Navy SBIR FY2006.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2006.1 Topic No.: N06-044 Topic Title: Advanced Antenna Development Proposal No.: N061-044-0298 Firm: nGimat Co. 5315 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Atlanta, Georgia Contact: Zhiyong Zhao Phone: (678) 287-3944 Web Site: www.ngimat.com Abstract: nGimat proposes to develop a phased array antenna on lightweight substrates, consisting of ferroelectric phase shifters, feed network, and radiating element. The array antenna will be electronically scanned, eliminating mechanical problems of a rotating array. In Phase I, we will design a phased array antenna with reconfigurable elements, design and fabricate phase shifters, and work with our industrial customers for Phase II collaboration. Low-loss, low-cost, and small-size phase shifters are of importance in simplifying the array design, lowering the system cost, and reducing size and weight of a phased array. Phase shifter design will be one of the primary goals of Phase I. Extensive simulations will also be carried out for antenna elements, ensuring a highly efficient array antenna. A prototype 2 x 2 array antenna will be constructed and provided to Navy for testing. Benefits: Direct DOD application is for the new Joint Precision Approach Landing System (JPALS). Commercial applications cover automotive radar for adaptive cruise control and collision avoidance systems, and civilian communication systems. Return