Title :
Dual-frequency microstrip reflectarray
Author :
Wu, D.I. ; Hall, R.C. ; Huang, J.
Author_Institution :
Boulder Microwave Technol. Inc., Boulder, CO, USA
Abstract :
Microstrip antennas are known to have a narrow bandwidth. However, they exhibit many other advantages that make them suitable for mobile and satellite communications. While narrow in bandwidth, microstrip antennas are well-suited for dual-frequency operation. Developments in microstrip reflectarrays have further demonstrated the viability of printed-circuit technology for space communications. Combining the novel characteristics of microstrip reflectarrays with the concept of dual-frequency operation, we examine the feasibility of a stacked dual-frequency microstrip reflectarray. Our results show that accurate CAD tools are essential in the design of dual-frequency microstrip reflectarray.
Keywords :
CAD; microstrip antenna arrays; mobile antennas; satellite antennas; software tools; telecommunication computing; CAD tools; microstrip antennas; mobile communications; narrow bandwidth; printed-circuit technology; satellite communications; space communications; stacked dual-frequency microstrip reflectarray; Antenna arrays; Antenna feeds; Delay; Design automation; Geometry; Impedance matching; Microstrip antenna arrays; Mutual coupling; Process design; Resonant frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1995. AP-S. Digest
Conference_Location :
Newport Beach, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2719-5
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1995.531015
