Low cost phased array for mobile Ku-band satellite terminal

This article presents the design of a low cost fully active phased array antenna with specific emphasis on the realization of an elementary radiating cell. The phased array antenna is designed for mobile satellite services and dedicated for automotive applications. Details on the radiating element design as well as its implementation in a multilayer´s build-up are presented and discussed. Results of the measurements and characterization of the elementary radiating cell are also presented and discussed. An outlook of the next steps in the antenna realization concludes this paper.