Nanopowders, Thin Films, and Devices

A phase shifter operated at the microwave frequency is an essential element in a wide variety of applications such as phase modulators, frequency up-converters, testing instruments, and phased array antennas. Traditionally, phase shifters have not been used in consumer applications because of the high cost of current technology. nGimat believes its phase shifters will offer compelling performance at a low cost. Most antennas send or receive in all directions, but phase shifters enable phased array or beam steering antennas. By incorporating a network of phase shifters, a phased array antenna can be pointed electronically in microseconds, without any physical realignment or movement of the antenna or its elements. Beam steering improves the carrier-to-interference ratio of the received signal by attenuating unwanted sources of interference. nGimat has achieved state-of-the-art results on phase shifters to enable beam steering. Currently, phase shifters have been limited to use in military and sophisticated commercial applications due to their high cost. nGimat believes its ability to deposit nanolayered BST thin films will enable the development of phase shifters for consumer applications that will be commercially priced significantly lower than existing products. nGimat's current phase shifter product line includes seven models, which cover the center frequencies in the L-, S-, and C-bands (Click here to view the Product Data Sheet). Potential applications for nGimat's phase shifter include broadband applications, WLAN, satellite communications, phased array radar, smart antennas, and circuit and power matching. Phase Shifters Brochure nGimat Home