TST Reconfigurable Aperture RF MEMS for Antenna Applications

Abstract : This report documents the progress of the Tactical SIGINT Technology (TST) program in investigating radio-frequency (RF) microelectromechanical system (MEMS) pulsed RF performance, and application of these devices to signal intelligence (SIGINT) reconfigurable antennas.

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