Title :
One-bit phased array with wide scan and linear polarization control for mobile satellite applications
Author :
Viganó, Maria Carolina ; Río, Daniel Llorens del ; Bongard, Frédéric ; Padilla, José ; Vaccaro, Stefano
Author_Institution :
JAST SA, Lausanne, Switzerland
Abstract :
The active components (phase shifters, LNAs) of a Ku-band direct radiating array are a major part of its cost. A way to reduce this cost is to use simpler control elements. In the frame of ESA project BEST (BEam Switching Transmit-receive mobile user terminal antenna), we have designed, built and measured a receive-only, Ku-band demonstrator using 1-bit phase controls. These controls have been implemented using discrete switches.
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; microwave antenna arrays; microwave switches; mobile antennas; mobile satellite communication; polarisation; satellite antennas; telecommunication terminals; 1-bit phase control; BEST; ESA project; Ku-band; active component; direct radiating array; discrete switch; linear polarization control; mobile satellite antenna; mobile user terminal antenna; phased array antenna; Antenna arrays; Antenna measurements; Arrays; Europe; Phase shifters; Mobile satellite antennas; aperiodic arrays; phased arrays;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation (EUCAP), 2012 6th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Prague
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0918-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0919-7
DOI :
10.1109/EuCAP.2012.6206346
