Title :
A simple dual-band corrugated horn with low cross polarization
Author :
Rao, K. Sudhakar
Author_Institution :
Spar Aerosp. Ltd., Ste. Anne-de-Bellevue, Que., Canada
fDate :
6/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A simplified design for dual-band corrugated conical horns with low cross-polarization characteristics is discussed. Measured results of the breadboard horn show that cross-polar levels of better than -34 dB and return loss of better than 28 dB have been realized over the designed frequency bands. It is shown that the performance of the single-depth corrugated horn can be optimized to give low cross-polarization fields over a 40% frequency bandwidth. Cross-polar levels on the order of -34 dB and return loss of better than 28 dB have been realized for the breadboard horn. The designed horn has potential application in direct-broadcast satellite antennas operating in the 12 and 17.5 GHz frequencies
Keywords :
antenna feeders; antenna radiation patterns; waveguide antennas; 12 GHz; 17.5 GHz; conical horns; cross-polar levels; direct-broadcast satellite antennas; dual-band corrugated horn; feed; horn antennas; low cross polarization; radiation patterns; return loss; single-depth corrugated horn; Antenna feeds; Antenna theory; Antennas and propagation; Dual band; Impedance; Microstrip antennas; Polarization; Reflection; Reflector antennas; Resonant frequency;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on