Photonic Switched True Time Delay (TTD) Beam Forming Network Navy STTR FY2008 Sol No.: Navy STTR FY2008 Topic No.: N08-T007 Topic Title: Photonic Switched True Time Delay (TTD) Beam Forming Network Proposal No.: N08A-007-0293 Firm: Dymas Research Incorporated 22 Pond View Dr. Plainsboro, New Jersey 08536 Contact: Wei hu Phone: (609) 275-4464 Abstract: Photonic links and networks offer numerous advantages to analog RF systems including inherent wide bandwidths, a harness exhibiting a reduced size, weight and improved flexibility, and nearly lossless signal. Current all-electronic delay line systems based on microwave components suffer from high signal loss and dispersion as well as large size and weight. An efficient way to achieve true-time-delay beamforming is to use optic fiber dynamic delay lines. In this SBIR program, Dymas Research proposes to develop an innovative high-performance programmable true-time-delay module using our high-performance photonic devices. This is especially of benefit to phased array antennas and optic telecommunications. Benefits: Success in this STTR effort will lead to the commercial fabrication of a new generation of programmable optical delay line. This advanced device will offer the potential for significant performance improvements in military and commercial applications. These advanced devices will have great applications in military, space, industrial, and consumer sectors. Return