PRINTED CIRCUIT FLAT PLATE ARRAYS

Seavey Engineering has perfected improved microstrip arrays. These arrays have increased RF bandwidth and are simple to fabricate. Passive parasitic elements are placed in front of each patch element. The RF distribution network is incorporated on the same circuit board as the patch elements. The array comprises a single printed and etched board with a low-cost set of parasites spaced above the board. Most arrays of this type incorporate sealed, thermoformed ABS covers for environmental protection.

Designs always use the lowest cost dielectric materials for the requirements at hand. For lower frequency applications, we have pioneered in the use of commercial polyphenylene oxide dielectric substrates. This material is low cost, lightweight and is compatible with standard plating, printing and etching methods. We also routinely use FR4 and all varieties of teflon-filled glass laminates.

pg76a
Model 9500-800
0.86 - 0.91 GHz 5 dBi
pg76b
Model 9533-815
0.902 - 0.928 GHz 18 dBi
pg76dpg76c
Model 9440-800
1.4 - 1.5 GHz 15 dBi
pg76e
Model 9440-810
1.4 - 1.5 GHz 12.4 dBic
pg76f
Model 9149-800
1.52 - 1.66 GHz 17.3 dBic
pg76g
Model 9398-800
1.52 - 1.56 GHz 18.3 dBic

In many designs, air-spaced patch elements are used extensively. This technique eliminates all dielectric material, with resulting cost savings.

All arrays are designed using computer-based methods. Performance analysis is done using proprietary array modeling programs. Circuit artwork is done directly using Autocad. Machined features are also on Autocad. Arrays can be designed and built very rapidly using these established methods.

A T-Tech Quick-Circuit board prototyping machine is on hand for quick-reaction projects.

The following flat plate arrays are representative of the hundreds of designs carried out to date.

Please refer to other catalog pages for printed circuit arrays used for specific applications.

pg77a
Model 9439-800
2.09 - 2.15 GHz 6.3 dBi
pg77b
Model 9171-800
Full-band INTELSAT Array
pg77c
Model 9397-800
3.7 - 4.2 GHz 23.1 dBi
pg77d
Model 9539-800
INTELSAT Array 16/17.6 dBi
pg77e
Model 9147-800
4.1 - 4.2 GHz 19 dBi
pg77f
Model 9380-800
4.1 - 4.2 GHz 13 dBi
pg78i
Model 9379-830
5.7 - 5.8 GHz 15 dBic
pg78a
Model 9854-800
6.0 - 6.5 GHz 24.5 dBi
pg78b
Model 9834-800
6.4 - 6.5 GHz 25 dBic
pg78c
Model 9738-810
23.2 - 23.7 GHz 12 dBi
pg78epg78f
Model 9319-800
11.4 - 11.7 GHz 20 dBi

pg78g
Model 9319-810
11.7 - 12.2 GHz 20 dBi
pg78d
Model 9738-800
10.2 - 10.7 GHz 13 dBi
pg78h
Model 9765-800
37 - 39.5 GHz 32.5 dBi
Model Number Frequency GHz Gain dBi(c) Polarization Size Features
9636-800 2.4 - 2.5 23 Linear 16.5 inches square, 1.2 inches thick Outdoor usage. Includes universal mount.
9657-802 5.15 - 5.85 15 Circular 19.12 x 6.25 x 1/16 Both Left hand and Right hand circular polarization available. 16º x 42º beamwidth. 2 x 8 array elements.
9657-801 5.15 - 5.85 15 Circular 19.12 x 6.25 x 1/16 Both Left hand and Right hand circular polarization available. 16º x 72º beamwidth. 1 x 8 array elements.
9379-800 5.15 - 5.85 15.6 Circular 6 inches in diameter, with SMA connector Both Left hand and Right hand circular polarization available. 12 array elements.
9736-800 5.75 - 5.85 15.3 Dual Circular 12 x 8 x 3/8 Two SMA port tag, for attachmant to automobiles on assembly line
9660-840 2.42 - 2.46 3 LHCP 2.36 square 0.062 FR-4 board
9660-810 2.45 12.0 LHCP 7 x 7 x 0.1 34 x 34 beamwidth
8747-800 1525.0 - 1545.0 MHz [R] 1626.5 - 1660.5 MHz [T] OR 2.4 - 2.5 6 Dual Circular - Directional pattern type. Satellite pager application.
8830-800 1525.0 - 1545.0 MHz [R] 1626.5 - 1660.5 MHz [T] OR 3.7 - 4.2 6 Circular and Linear 3 x 5 x 1/8 inches Directional pattern type. Satellite pager application.
8856-800 1525.0 - 1545.0 MHz [R] 1626.5 - 1660.5 MHz [T] OR 3.7 - 4.2 10 RHCP 8 x 16 x 1/8 inches Directional pattern type. Messaging system application.
9149-800 1525.0 - 1545.0 MHz [R] 1626.5 - 1660.5 MHz [T] 17 RHCP 16 x 18 x 1/2 inches Directional pattern type. INMARSAT std M Briefcase Terminal, 2-panel folded design application.
9237-800 1525.0 - 1545.0 MHz [R] 1626.5 - 1660.5 MHz [T] 16 RHCP 13 x 17 x 1/2 inches Directional pattern type. INMARSAT std M Briefcase Terminal, One-piece integral lid design application.
9661-800 1525.0 - 1545.0 MHz [R] 1626.5 - 1660.5 MHz [T] 6 LHCP 4 inches square and 1/8 inch thick Directional pattern type. Low-cost portable terminals application.
9227-800 1525.0 - 1559.0 MHz [R] 1626.5 - 1660.5 MHz [T] 16 RHCP 18 diameter, 1/2 thick Maritime and fixed use.
9563-800 1525.0 - 1559.0 MHz [R] 1626.5 - 1660.5 MHz [T] 12.5 RHCP 12 diameter, 1/2 thick Maritime, Mini-M
9823-800 1525.0 - 1559.0 MHz [R] 1626.5 - 1660.5 MHz [T] 17.3 RHCP 25 x 24, 7/8 thick Folding briefcase, Mini-M
9328-800 1.698 - 1.707 16.3 LHCP 18.0 diameter, 0.13 thickness SMA Jack RF port. 1.3lb weight
9328-810 1.698 - 1.707 16.3 RHCP 18.0 diameter, 0.13 thickness SMA Jack RF port. 1.3lb weight
9391-800 1.698 - 1.707 18.3 RHCP 24.0 diameter, 0.50 thickness SMA Jack RF port. 5.5lb weight
9751-800 1.994 - 2.106 17.5 RHCP 18.0 diameter, 0.75 thickness SMA Jack RF port. 3.0lb weight
9729-800 2.096 - 2.298 14.6 LHCP 11.5 diameter, 0.75 thickness SMA Jack RF port. 1.0lb weight
9659-800 2.100 - 2.298 17.9 LHCP 18.0 diameter, 0.50 thickness SMA Jack RF port. 3.0lb weight
9329-820 2.207 - 2.267 18.2 RHCP 18.2 diameter, 0.70 thickness SMA Jack RF port. 2.6lb weight
9369-800 2.207 - 2.267 19.4 RHCP 24.0 diameter, 0.50 thickness SMA Jack RF port. 5.5lb weight
9369-810 2.207 - 2.267 20.9 RHCP 24.0 diameter, 0.70 thickness SMA Jack RF port. 5.5lb weight
9329-800 2.237 - 2.267 17.2 LHCP 18.0 diameter, 0.13 thickness SMA Jack RF port. 1.3lb weight
9329-810 2.237 - 2.267 17.2 RHCP 18.0 diameter, 0.13 thickness SMA Jack RF port. 1.3lb weight
9368-800 2.237 - 2.267 22.5 RHCP 32.0 diameter, 0.13 thickness SMA Jack RF port. 5.7lb weight
9751-810 2.454 - 2.497 19.0 RHCP 18.0 diameter, 0.70 thickness SMA Jack RF port. 3.0lb weight
9317-800 2.4 / 5.8 19 at 2.4GHz 23 at 5.8GHz Dual Band 16 inches square Flat Panel WLAN system.