SBIR Phase I: Multiple Access Phase Shifter (MAPS)

SBIR 第一阶段：多址移相器 (MAPS)

• 批准号: 1248165
• 负责人: Hector DeLosSantos
• 金额: $ 15万
• 依托单位: NanoMEMS Research, LLC
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2013
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2013-01-01 至 2013-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1248165&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: SBIR; Phase; Multiple; Access; Shifter

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project aims at demonstrating the feasibility of a novel multiple access (multi-band) phase shifter (MAPS) concept, capable of effecting the phase shifter function on multiple frequency bands simultaneously. The proposed MAPS concept addresses the need for increasing spectral efficiency and reuse, given the proliferation of wireless systems operating in an increasingly congested spectrum. While the performance of current phase shifters (PSs) is impressive, they lack the ability to simultaneously operate on multiple frequency bands. There is a need, therefore, for PSs that can enable enhanced system capacity, as well as new architectural solutions and concepts to enhance spectrum efficiency and reuse. The proposed research has two primary objectives: 1) to design and fabricate a novel MAPS; and 2) to demonstrate its feasibility via the measurement and characterization of its performance. The research addresses key technical challenges related to MAPS architecture to maximize operating frequency bands, and to its fabrication process. The anticipated results include: 1) Elucidating the design principles for the MAPS; and 2) The experimental realization and testing of the feasibility-determining elements of the MAPS. The broader impact/commercial potential of this project will be large. In the first place, the innovation will enhance scientific and technological understanding in the areas of MAPS operation, design and fabrication. In the second place, the innovation will pave the way to enabling new capabilities in both high-end systems, such as aerospace and defense systems, automotive radar and consumer electronics, in particular, the innovation is anticipated to have a potential commercial value in the tens of millions of dollars. And in the third place, the research will enable the further scientific training and mentoring of a post-doctoral researcher. In particular, the post-doctoral researcher will be engaged in activities toward career development, such as, training in the preparation and writing grant proposals, publications and presentations; guidance on ways to improve teaching and mentoring skills; guidance on how to effectively collaborate with researchers from diverse backgrounds and disciplinary areas; training in responsible professional practice; and technology transfer. The project will impact a number of technology areas and market sectors, such as, Phase Shifters, Phased-Array Antennas, Wireless Communications, Satellite Communications, Automotive Radar, and nanomanufacturing.

该小型企业创新研究(SBIR)第一阶段项目旨在论证一种新的多址(多频段)移相器(MAP)概念的可行性，该移相器能够同时在多个频段上实现移相器功能。鉴于在日益拥挤的频谱中运行的无线系统的激增，建议的MAP概念解决了提高频谱效率和重复使用的需求。虽然目前的移相器(PSS)的性能令人印象深刻，但它们缺乏同时工作在多个频段的能力。因此，需要能够增强系统容量的PSS，以及提高频谱效率和再利用的新架构解决方案和概念。提出的研究有两个主要目标：1)设计和制作一种新型的地图；2)通过对其性能的测量和表征来证明其可行性。这项研究解决了与MAP架构相关的关键技术挑战，以最大限度地提高工作频段，以及其制造工艺。预期成果包括：1)阐明地图的设计原则；2)对地图的可行性决定要素进行实验实现和测试。这个项目的更广泛的影响/商业潜力将是巨大的。首先，这项创新将增进对地图运营、设计和制作领域的科技理解。其次，这项创新将为实现航空航天和国防系统、汽车雷达和消费电子等高端系统的新能力铺平道路，尤其是这项创新预计将具有数千万美元的潜在商业价值。第三，这项研究将使博士后研究人员的进一步科学培训和指导成为可能。特别是，博士后研究人员将参与职业发展方面的活动，例如，编写和撰写补助金提案、出版物和演示文稿的培训；关于如何改进教学和指导技能的指导；关于如何与来自不同背景和学科领域的研究人员有效合作的指导；负责任的专业实践培训；以及技术转让。该项目将影响一些技术领域和市场部门，如移相器、相控阵天线、无线通信、卫星通信、汽车雷达和纳米制造。