DocumentCode :
1308437
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
Volume :
38
Issue :
6
fYear :
1990
fDate :
6/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
946
Lastpage :
951
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;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-926X
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/8.55598
Filename :
55598
Link To Document :
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