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Data Sheet ADAR1000
8 GHz to 16 GHz, 4-Channel, X Band and Ku Band Beamformer
FEATURES
► 8 GHz to 16 GHz frequency range ► Half-duplex for transmit and receive modes ► Single-pin transmit and receive control ► 360° phase adjustment range ► 2.8° phase resolution ► ≥31 dB gain adjustment range ► ≤0.5 dB gain resolution ► Bias and control for external transmit and receive modules ► Memory for 121 prestored beam positions ► Four −20 dBm to +10 dBm power detectors ► Integrated temperature sensor ► Integrated 8-bit ADC for power detectors and temperature sen-
sor ► Programmable bias modes ► 4-wire SPI interface
APPLICATIONS
► Phased array radar ► Satellite communications systems
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The ADAR1000 is a 4-channel, X and Ku frequency band, beamforming core chip for phased arrays.