The “Affordable” Phased Array Antenna
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Dr Will Theunissen, Facebook Connectivity Labs will speak about the “Affordable” Phased Array Antenna that will enable 5G and other applications
For longer than two decades phased array designers have promised low cost approaches to phased array antennas. With LEO and MEO SATCOM constellations planned for service in the next few years, the demand for steerable beams with large apertures is going to require delivery on these promises. 5G requirements for array antennas have resulted in commercially viable volumes for those beamformer ICs. Even though SATCOM apertures are large, needing large numbers of modules, affordability continues to be a challenge. The talk will focus on Facebook Connectivity Lab (FBC) array antenna development and efforts working with beamformer IC suppliers to support the FBC mission of connecting the unconnected with SATCOM one of the potential vehicles. The talk also describes the lab and field testing of electrically steerable phased array antennas designed for implementation in multilayer circuit board architecture.
IEEE AP-S Industrial Initiatives Committee (IIC) Industry Presentation Series
The mission of the IIC is to develop programs and activities that enhance the experience and engagement of the Society’s industry community. This seminar is part of the IIC Industry Presentation Series. The objective of these events is to provide seminars at APS chapters around the world on Antenna/EM/Propagation related research/work undertaken by industry. Other objectives of the IIC Presentation Series include the promotion of entrepreneurship to our society’s members and fostering mentoring and networking
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- Date: 07 Dec 2018
- Time: 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
- All times are (GMT-08:00) US/Pacific
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- 2420 Marine Avenue
- Redondo Beach, California
- United States 90278
- Building: RESIDENCE INN LOS ANGELES REDONDO BEACH
- Starts 15 November 2018 07:09 AM
- Ends 06 December 2018 07:09 AM
- All times are (GMT-08:00) US/Pacific
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Dr. Will Theunissen
The “Affordable” Phased Array Antenna
For longer than two decades phased array designers have promised low cost approaches to phased array antennas. With LEO and MEO SATCOM constellations planned for service in the next few years, the demand for steerable beams with large apertures is going to require delivery on these promises. 5G requirements for array antennas have resulted in commercially viable volumes for those beamformer ICs. Even though SATCOM apertures are large, needing large numbers of modules, affordability continues to be a challenge. The talk will focus on Facebook Connectivity Lab (FBC) array antenna development and efforts working with beamformer IC suppliers to support the FBC mission of connecting the unconnected with SATCOM one of the potential vehicles. The talk also describes the lab and field testing of electrically steerable phased array antennas designed for implementation in multilayer circuit board architecture.
Biography:
Will Theunissen was born in South Africa. He received the B.Eng. and M.Eng. (cum laude) degrees from the University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa, in 1988 and 1990, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa, in 2000, all in electrical engineering. He is currently an Antenna Engineer at Facebook Connectivity Labs in Northridge, CA. Previous employment includes Principal Engineer with Lockheed Martin Commercial Space and Researcher at The Ohio State University ElectroScience Laboratory, Columbus. His research interests include reflector and phased array antennas and software development for antenna synthesis and design.
Agenda
7:00 Networking
7:45 Presentation