Title :
Microstrip-fed ANSERLIN antenna elements and arrays
Author :
Bowen, J.M. ; Mayes, P.E.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Illinois Univ., Urbana, IL, USA
Abstract :
Methods of constructing ANSERLIN (annular sector radiating line) antennas using microstrip feedlines are demonstrated. The antennas are well matched at all frequencies where the structural discontinuities are very small in wavelengths. Well-formed circularly polarized beams are obtained over bandwidths exceeding 25%. As much as 60% of the input power can be radiated from a single element. A six-element array has demonstrated the application of microstrip feedlines for series interconnections.<>
Keywords :
microstrip antennas; microwave antenna arrays; strip lines; annular sector radiating line; antenna arrays; antenna elements; bandwidths; circularly polarized beams; input power; microstrip feedlines; series interconnections; six-element array; structural discontinuities; wavelengths; Antenna measurements; Antenna radiation patterns; Coaxial cables; Conductors; Impedance; Microstrip antenna arrays; Microstrip antennas; Optical reflection; Polarization; Strips;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1988. AP-S. Digest
Conference_Location :
Syracuse, NY, USA
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1988.94171
