Title :
Reflectarray thinning using sub-wavelength coupled-resonant elements
Author :
Ethier, Jonathan ; Chaharmir, M.R. ; Shaker, Jafar
Author_Institution :
Commun. Res. Centre (CRC), Ottawa, ON, Canada
Abstract :
A novel design technique is presented whereby a reflectarray comprising sub-wavelength coupled-resonant elements can be array thinned without significant reduction in gain at the centre frequency. A thinned reflectarray can more readily accommodate the integration of active components.
Keywords :
reflectarray antennas; active components; design technique; reflectarray thinning; subwavelength coupled-resonant elements;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el.2012.0266
