Title :
A novel phased array based on the extended resonance power dividing technique
Author :
Tombak, A. ; Mortazawi, A.
Author_Institution :
Radiat. Lab., Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Abstract :
A novel phased array based on the extended resonance power dividing technique has been presented. This phased array eliminates the need for a separate power splitter and phase shifters in a conventional phased array system. As a proof of principle, a 2 GHz extended resonance based phased array consisting of 4 microstrip patch antennas has been designed, fabricated and tested. The measured scan range was +/- 13.5 degrees with an average beamwidth of 26 degrees.
Keywords :
UHF phase shifters; antenna phased arrays; antenna theory; beam steering; microstrip antenna arrays; power dividers; 2 GHz; array scan range; beam steering; extended resonance based phased arrays; extended resonance power dividing techniques; microstrip patch antenna beamwidth; phase shifters; phased antenna arrays; power splitters; Admittance; Costs; Microstrip antenna arrays; Phase shifters; Phased arrays; Power transmission lines; RLC circuits; Resonance; Satellite communication; Transmission line theory;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 2003 IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7695-1
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.2003.1210516
