Title :
A low-profile, broadband balun feed
Author :
Hofer, D. ; Tripp, V.K.
fDate :
June 28 1993-July 2 1993
Abstract :
A low-profile balun approach is described which is a modified version of the proven exponential tapered balun, capturing its inherent broadband, low-cost characteristics in a compact package. This approach provides a broadband antenna with coaxial connectors suitable for low-profile skin mounting. It may also be used with conventional cavity-backed antennas. Implementation methods apply to single- and dual-polarized apertures. Hardware design configurations and preliminary test data voltage standing wave ratios are given.<>
Keywords :
antenna feeds; baluns; spiral antennas; VSWR; broadband antenna; broadband balun feed; cavity-backed antennas; coaxial connectors; compact package; design configurations; dual-polarized apertures; low-profile balun; single-polarised apertures; skin mounting; Apertures; Broadband antennas; Coaxial components; Connectors; Feeds; Hardware; Impedance matching; Packaging; Skin; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1993. AP-S. Digest
Conference_Location :
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1246-5
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1993.385308
