Title :
A voltage-matching method for feeding antenna arrays
Author :
Mertzianidis, Costas ; Diamandi, Ioanna ; Sahalos, John N.
Author_Institution :
TEI of Cavala, Greece
fDate :
3/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A method for feeding antenna arrays is presented. Each element of the array is connected with transmission line sections. The first two sections are connected to a common point where the voltage from both sections is the same. The common point is connected with a new transmission line which is also doing the same with the third section. The procedure is continued until the last common point will be connected to a single source. A formulation for the antenna currents as a function of the frequency is also given. Some examples show the applicability of the method
Keywords :
antenna arrays; antenna feeders; antenna theory; transmission lines; antenna arrays; antenna currents; antenna feeders; antenna radiation patterns; frequency; transmission line sections; voltage-matching method; Antenna arrays; Antenna feeds; Dipole antennas; Impedance; Intersymbol interference; Loaded antennas; Physics; Transmission line antennas; Transmission line matrix methods; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Broadcasting, IEEE Transactions on
