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Explore the future of phased-array antenna systems for radar, electronic warfare (EW), and advanced communications. Learn how modular architectures, chiplet-based digitizers, and integrated RF/digital test solutions are reshaping next-gen designs. This symposium is designed to equip project managers, system architects, and engineers with the tools and knowledge needed to reduce development risk and speed next-generation phased-array deployment.

Keysight and Analog Devices

Aerospace and Defense Joint Symposium 2026

Why Should You Attend

Expert Insights

Gain insights into the latest defense trends, technology enablers, and system-level challenges.

Technical Deep Dives

Explore scalable architecture, TR module testing techniques, rapid prototyping, and OTA calibration.

Live Demonstrations

Engage in live demos showcasing real-world phased array implementations and measurement setups.

Networking

Connect with your peers, industry, and solutions providers.

Agenda

Panel Session – From Component to Combat: Modernizing Phased Arrays for the New Era

Join industry experts as they explore how phased arrays are evolving to meet today’s defense challenges. This opening session covers key market trends such as multifunction convergence, miniaturization, jamming and deception, RCS reduction, AI/ML, hypersonic threats, and rapid technology cycles. Learn about critical enablers driving modernization, including agile beam steering, COTS adoption, GaN power devices, SWaP optimization, digital integration, chiplet architectures, DPD techniques, and advanced target simulation. Gain insights into how these innovations accelerate the transition from individual components to fully integrated, mission-ready systems.

Accelerating System Development with Mission Ready Modules: ADI COTS Ecosystem

Modern defense and communications systems demand speed, modularity, and mission-ready reliability. This session explores architectures that enable scalable configurations, from 2T2R to 32T32R, while ensuring consistent performance. Leveraging open standards like VITA and MORA with compact VPX/VNX form factors, these solutions accelerate integration and reduce risk. Discover Analog Devices’ mission-ready modules, standardized subsystems, and software-ready reference designs that streamline prototyping and improve SWaP-C (size (S), weight (W), power (P), and cost (C)) efficiency, delivering faster time-to-deployment and enhanced reliability from concept to field capability.

Bridging Digital <-> RF Domains: Introduction to Digital Wideband Transceiver Test System

Most recent phased array antenna (PAA) systems demand higher level of integration to meet SWaP-C requirements. This session reviews the challenges of testing integrated digital-RF systems, and introduces cross-domain measurement solution. Leveraging spectral correlation and multi-tone stimulus techniques, the solution enables precise gain, phase response, and EVM measurements across wide frequencies, plus receiver noise figure and IP3 measurements. By integrating DUTs into the test system, it streamlines receiver and transmitter characterization, reduces in-house data processing, and accelerates development cycles.

Redefining Digital Arrays Through Vertical Integration: ADI Antenna-to-Bits Ecosystem

As digital phased arrays advance toward greater performance and mission readiness, industry leaders seek architectures that accelerate deployment while reducing risk. This session outlines a vision for next-generation arrays powered by a vertically integrated ecosystem of advanced components, commercial innovation, and transformative design methodologies. Learn how ADI’s Antenna-to-Bits Commercial Ecosystem delivers disruptive phased array capabilities without traditional R&D cost or timelines, eliminating margin stacking, reducing system costs, and unlocking cutting-edge performance across defense and commercial domains.

Phased Array Antenna Control, Calibration, and Characterization

This paper introduces a fully integrated over-the-air (OTA) test solution featuring a compact test range with roll/azimuth positioner, vector network analyzer, and digital array controller, all of which are synchronized by test software. A patented beamformer calibration method enables automated amplitude and phase adjustments within seconds. Beamforming performance (gain, EIRP) and nonlinear metrics (G/T, EVM) are quickly measured and compared before and after calibration using a single compact test range configuration, streamlining phased array validation and accelerating development.

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