volume | PIER Journals

Abstract

A novel feed network for microstrip antenna array is presented. By using the novel feeding structure, a high-performance Ku-band antenna is designed and fabricated. The 32 elements of the array are arranged in a 2-by-16 configuration. The measured peak gain at centre frequency is 22.93 dBi with an aperture efficiency of 70.5%. The antenna has less than -15 dB return loss and less than -12.3 dB SLL from 11.75 GHz-12.75 GHz.

1. Wang, H., X. B. Huang, D. G. Fang, and G. B. Han, "A microstrip antenna array formed by microstrip line fed tooth-like-slot patches," IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, Vol. 55, No. 4, 1210-1214, 2007.
doi:10.1109/TAP.2007.893428 Google Scholar

2. Yuan, T., N. Yuan, L.-W. Li, and M.-S. Leong, "Design and analysis of phased antenna array with low sidelobe by fast algorithm," Progress In Electromagnetics Research, Vol. 87, 131-147, 2008.
doi:10.2528/PIER08092401 Google Scholar

3. Abdelaziz, A. A., "Improving the performance of an antenna array by using radar absorbing cover," Progress In Electromagnetics Research Letters, Vol. 1, 129-138, 2008.
doi:10.2528/PIERL07112503 Google Scholar

4. Naghshvarian-Jahromi, M., "Novel ku band fan beam reflector back array antenna," Progress In Electromagnetics Research Letters, Vol. 3, 95-103, 2008.
doi:10.2528/PIERL08021503 Google Scholar

5. Busuioc, D., A. Borji, M. Shahabadi, and S. Safavi-Naeini, "High efficiency antenna array with optimized corporate hybrid feed," IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium 2006, 1503-1506, July 9-14, 2006. Google Scholar

6. Horng, T.-S. and N. G. Alexopoulos, "Corporate feed design for microstrip arrays," IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, Vol. 41, No. 12, 1615-1624, 1993.
doi:10.1109/8.273304 Google Scholar

7. Fu, Y. Q., Q. R. Zheng, Q. Gao, and G. H. Zhang, "Mutual coupling reduction between large antenna array using electromagnetic bandgap (EBG) structures ," Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications, Vol. 20, No. 6, 819-825, 2006.
doi:10.1163/156939306776143415 Google Scholar

8. He, Q.-Q. and B.-Z. Wang, "Design of microstrip array antenna by using active element pattern technique combining with taylor synthesis method," Progress In Electromagnetics Research, Vol. 80, 63-76, 2008.
doi:10.2528/PIER07103006 Google Scholar

9. Splitt, G. and M. Davidovitz, "Guidelines for design of electromagnetically coupled microstrippatch antennas on two-layer substrates," IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, Vol. 38, No. 7, 1136-1140, 1990.
doi:10.1109/8.55633 Google Scholar

10. Jarchi, S., J. Rashed-Mohassel, and M. H. Neshati, "Mutual coupling of rectangular DRA in four element circular array," Progress In Electromagnetics Resarch Symposium 2007, 2000-2004, Beijing, China, March 26-30, 2007. Google Scholar

11. Levine, E., G. Malamud, S. Shtrikman, and D. Treves, "A study of microstrip array antennas with the feed network," IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, Vol. 37, No. 4, 426-434, 1989.
doi:10.1109/8.24162 Google Scholar

12. Lu, K. H. and T.-N. Chan, "Circularly polarized array antenna with corporate-feed network and series-feed elements," IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, Vol. 53, No. 10, 3288-3292, 2005.
doi:10.1109/TAP.2005.856331 Google Scholar

13. Gray, D. P., C. B. Ravipati, and L. Shafai, "Corporate fed microstrip arrays with non radiating edge fed microstrip patches," IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium 1998, 1130-1133, June 21-26, 1998. Google Scholar

14. Cui, B., C. Wang, and X.-W. Sun, "Microstrip array double-antenna (MADA) technology applied in millimeter wave compact radar front-end," Progress In Electromagnetics Research, Vol. 66, 125-136, 2006.
doi:10.2528/PIER06110902 Google Scholar

Mr. Guang Yang

Dr. Rong-Hong Jin

Dr. Jun-Ping Geng

Dr. Sheng Ye