Journal of Terahertz Science and Electronic Information Technology , Volume. 23, Issue 1, 66(2025)

A digital phased array calibration system based on near-field measurement

YANG Senhao1, WANG Xiaofei1, CUI Xinming2, and LI Yao1
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  • 1Beijing Institute of Long March Vehicle, Beijing 100076, China
  • 2Beijing Big Data Center, Beijing 101117, China
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    To address the challenge that digital phased arrays cannot be calibrated using traditional vector network analyzers, a near-field measurement-based digital phased array calibration system is proposed. By employing a method of providing a local oscillator through a mixer and signal source in addition to the vector network analyzer, the architecture of the digital phased array antenna calibration system for both transmission and reception states has been designed, achieving the same frequency network parameter measurement of the digital phased array using the vector network analyzer. By designing a timing distribution unit, the automated testing of multi-frequency digital phased arrays has been realized, significantly reducing the measurement time. After actual measurement, the reception and transmission amplitude and phase calibration of 20 antenna units are successfully completed, and the phase consistency after calibration can be stably maintained within a range of ±7°.

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    YANG Senhao, WANG Xiaofei, CUI Xinming, LI Yao. A digital phased array calibration system based on near-field measurement[J]. Journal of Terahertz Science and Electronic Information Technology , 2025, 23(1): 66

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    Received: Sep. 18, 2024

    Accepted: Feb. 25, 2025

    Published Online: Feb. 25, 2025

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    DOI:10.11805/tkyda2024542

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