The next-generation Very Large Array (ngVLA) is an astronomical observatory planned to operate at centimeter wavelengths (25 to 0.26 centimeters, corresponding to a frequency range extending from 1.2 GHz to 116 GHz). The observatory will be a synthesis radio telescope constituted of approximately 214 reflector antennas each of 18 meters diameter, operating in a phased or interferometric mode.We provide an overview of the current system design of the ngVLA. The concepts for major system elements such as the antenna, receiving electronics, and central signal processing are presented. We also describe the major development activities that are presently underway to advance the design.

This paper presents a new type of 3-dB power divider that achieves wide-band, low-loss, and symmetric power division. In the paper, we discuss the design considerations and present results of measurements at 10 and 100 GHz. The power divider symmetry is examined as a function of the termination loads mismatch. The simplicity of the presented divider makes it very suitable for application at millimeter and submillimeter bands. The predicted and the measured performance are in very good agreement.Index Terms-Millimeter-wave, power divider, side band separation receiver, waveguide-to-microstrip transition.

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