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This is where the good stuff is gonna happen. Still though, phased arrays aren't all that complicated conceptually. The little chips are probably TX/RX switche
by gorkish 6y ago
This is where the good stuff is gonna happen.
Still though, phased arrays aren't all that complicated conceptually. The little chips are probably TX/RX switches and the larger chips probably do block up/downconversion, mixing, and provide controllable phase delay.
It is the overall integration and combining of 600+ signals that is the real impressive part. ST Microelectronics deserves as much credit on this as anybody. Truly stunning.
- jcims 6y agoTotally agree and I'm no expert but was thinking likewise in the architecture. They clearly put some thought into the package, it's got to be the most sophisticated bit of commodity RF kit ever sold.