Title :
Array element pattern shaping by a parasitic element
Author :
Kuwahara, Y. ; Kadowaki, Y. ; Matsumoto, K.
Author_Institution :
NEC Corp., Japan
Abstract :
The authors show that one can shape an array element pattern suitable for a wide-scanning phased array antenna by providing a parasitic element in front of the stripline dipole. The length of the parasitic element should be about 20% shorter than that from which the maximum gain of the single element is obtained. It is expected that one can fabricate a millimeter wave active phased array antenna with a wide scanning range easily by this technology.
Keywords :
active antenna arrays; antenna phased arrays; antenna radiation patterns; dipole antenna arrays; microstrip antenna arrays; millimetre wave antenna arrays; array element pattern shaping; maximum gain; millimeter wave active phased array antenna; parasitic element; stripline dipole; wide-scanning phased array antenna; Antenna accessories; Antenna arrays; Dipole antennas; Joining processes; Microstrip antenna arrays; Millimeter wave technology; Mutual coupling; Phased arrays; Space heating; Superluminescent diodes;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1995. AP-S. Digest
Conference_Location :
Newport Beach, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2719-5
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1995.530171
