AESA	Active Electronically Scanned Array
AM	Additive Manufacturing: Layer-by-layer fabrication of 3D objects using digital designs
AME	Additive Manufacturing Electronics
AP	All Polymide: High-temperature, flexible substrate made entirely of polyimide
CP	Circular Polarization
CNT-TFT	Carbon Nanotube Thin-Film Transistors: Transistors made of carbon nanotubes for electronics
DC	Direct Current
EIRP	Effective Isotropic Radiated Power
ESA	Electronically Steerable Antenna
ESAA	Electronically Steerable Antenna Array
FFF	Fused Filament Fabrication: 3D printing method using melted thermoplastic filaments
Flex Sub	Flexible Substrate
FSK	Frequency Shift Key: Modulation scheme where data are encoded by varying frequency
FSS	Frequency Selective Surface: Surface that selectively transmits or reflects specific frequencies
FPA	Flexible Phased Array
FPGA	Field Programmable Gate Array: reconfigurable integrated circuit enabling fast operations
GaAs	Gallium Arsenide: High-speed semiconductor used in RF and microwave electronics
IC	Integrated Circuit
IMU	Internal Measurement Unit: Sensor module measuring orientation and motion
IP	Inkjet-printing: Non-contact printing technique depositing functional inks for electronics
LCP	Liquid Crystal Polymer: Thermoplastic with excellent RF and mechanical properties
LHCP	Left-Hand Circular Polarization
LNA	Low-Noise Amplifier
LP	Linear Polarization
MEMS	Micro-Electromechanical System
PA	Phased Array
PCB	Printed Circuit Board
PDMS	Polydimethylsiloxane: Flexible, biocompatible silicone used in soft electronics
PEI	Polyetherimide: High-strength, heat-resistant polymer used in aerospace and electronics
PESA	Passive Electronically Scanned Array
PET	Polyethylene terephthalate: Flexible and transparent polymer used in substrates
PP	Polypropylene: Thermoplastic used for flexible and chemical-resistant packaging
PSCU	Power Synthesis and Control Unit: Module managing power distribution in arrays
PTFE	Polytetrafluoroethylene: Non-stick, low-loss dielectric material used in RF applications
PV	Photovoltaic
RFAA	Rigid–flex antenna array: Hybrid antenna combining rigid and flexible sections
RHCP	Right-Hand Circular Polarization
RFIC	Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit
RFID	Radio Frequency Identification
RX	Receiver
SATCOM	Satellite Communication
SLA	Stereolithography: 3D printing method using photopolymerization with a laser
SLL	Side Lobe Level
SmallSat	Small Satellite
SNP	Silver Nanoparticle: Nanoscale silver particles used in conductive inks
SPI	Serial Peripheral Interface
TX	Transmitter
UAV	Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
UHF	Ultra-High Frequency
UVO	Ultra-Violet Ozone: Surface treatment method to modify materials
UWB	Ultra Wide Band
VSWR	Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
WPT	Wireless Power Transfer
XPD	Cross-Polar Discrimination: Ratio of co-polarized to cross-polarized signal components