Title :
An 8×8 lightweight flexible multilayer antenna array
Author :
Chung, D.J. ; Bhattacharya, Swapan K. ; Ponchak, George E. ; Papapolymerou, John
Author_Institution :
Georgia Inst. of Technol., Atlanta, GA, USA
Abstract :
In this paper, a lightweight 8x8 antenna designed on a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) is presented. Using via hole technology, a multilayer approach for integration of RF front end components has been successfully achieved. Additionally, the flexibility of the antenna is demonstrated as the antenna pattern is measured while wrapping it on the surface of a cylindrical Styrofoam.
Keywords :
antenna arrays; antenna radiation patterns; liquid crystal polymers; RF front end components; cylindrical styrofoam; lightweight flexible multilayer antenna array; liquid crystal polymer; Antenna arrays; Antenna feeds; Antenna measurements; Nonhomogeneous media; Optical arrays; Phase shifters; Phased arrays; Radio frequency; Resonance; Space technology;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2009. APSURSI '09. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Charleston, SC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3647-7
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2009.5171485
