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Stage | Integrated Dielectric Dome Antenna

Posted 23 Mar 2024
Work experience
0 to 1 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)

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WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

Wide angle scanning phased array antennas are widely applied in radars and communication (SATCOM, 5G, etc.) systems. One of their main design challenge resides in the performance degradation due to two main effects: a reduced aperture projected in the scanning direction and mismatch caused by the dependence of the active input impedance on the scanning angle. A solution to this problem is to combine the phased array with a dielectric lens. The mismatch is solved by operating the array in phasing configurations limited to the cases in which the array is matched. Moreover, the current distribution over lens can be controlled by properly defining the phase distribution over the array, thus allowing to illuminate a wider area and then increase the directivity for wide scanning. The main drawbacks of this solution are the size and weight of the lens which might make it unpractical in several applications where small volumes and low weight are crucial issues. In past few years, several activities have been carried out at TNO with the goal of minimize the lens volume and weight and a few novel lens configurations have arisen as promising solutions.

The main goal of this project is to enlarge the scanning range of a phased array by combining it with a dielectric lens to cover a (quasi-)hemispherical scanning range. The proposed solution is to study a low profile integrated lens made of a single or several materials with a scanning of at least 80° in all scanning planes.

The Department of Radar Technology is a passionate and creative group of professionals (60 people) dedicated to the specification, development and evaluation of innovative, high-performance MMICs, miniaturised and integrated RF subsystems, antennas and front-ends. The department is at the heart of novel, game-changing radar system and signal processing concepts for the military, space and civil domains.

WHAT DO WE REQUIRE OF YOU?

You are in the final stages of your degree in electrical engineering or a similar degree and have some track record in the field of antennas and transmission lines. You have experience in programming in Matlab and/or Python, you are pragmatic and focused on making things work. Next to technical expertise we value communication skills and a results-driven attitude.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT OF YOUR WORK SITUATION?

TNO is an independent research organisation whose expertise and research make an important contribution to the competitiveness of companies and organisations, to the economy and to the quality of society as a whole. Innovation with purpose is what TNO stands for. With 3000 people we develop knowledge not for its own sake but for practical application. To create new products that make life more pleasant and valuable and help companies innovate. To find creative answers to the questions posed by society. We work for a variety of customers: governments, companies, service providers and non-governmental organisations.

WHAT CAN TNO OFFER YOU?

You want to work on the precursor of your career; a work placement gives you an opportunity to take a good look at your prospective future employer. TNO goes a step further. It’s not just looking that interests us; you and your knowledge are essential to our innovation. That’s why we attach a great deal of value to your personal and professional development. You will, of course, be properly supervised during your work placement and be given the scope for you to get the best out of yourself. Naturally, we provide suitable work placement compensation.

Innovation with purpose: that is what TNO stands for. We develop knowledge not for its own sake, but for practical application. TNO connects people and knowledge to create innovations that boost the competitive strength of industry and the well-being of society in a sustainable way.

Management Consulting
Den Haag
3,300 employees

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