Energy Efficient & Frequency Agile RF Photonic Beamformer for Next-Gen Space Communication
Dr. Giuseppe Brunetti
Politecnico Di Bari
Day
Thursday · 2026-10-15
Time
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Track
Track 2
Session
Analog Photonics-2
Venue
ICSO 2026 Conference Venue
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In 30 seconds
Microwave photonic beamformers provide a lightweight and energy-efficient solution for frequency-agile satellite payloads. By leveraging the broadband nature of photonics, this unit enables squint-free beam steering and simultaneous frequency up/down conversion for phased array antennas. The technology significantly increases signal directionality and spectrum adaptability for next-generation LEO communication systems.
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