2017-03-07
A New Single-Layer Reflectarray Using Circular Patch with Semicircular Ring Slots
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Progress In Electromagnetics Research Letters, Vol. 66, 105-111, 2017
Abstract
A single-layer reflectarray antenna using circular patch with four semicircular ring slots is proposed in this paper. By changing the diameter of the circular patch, the proposed phasing element can realize phase range about 500 degrees with relatively stable reflection magnitude. Besides, the reflection phase curve with smooth slope is almost linear. Based on the good phase response, a 421-element reflectarray is designed, simulated and fabricated. The measured results show that 1.5-dB gain bandwidth can attain 24% at the center frequency of 15 GHz.
Citation
Yang Liu, Hongjian Wang, Fei Xue, and Xingchao Dong, "A New Single-Layer Reflectarray Using Circular Patch with Semicircular Ring Slots," Progress In Electromagnetics Research Letters, Vol. 66, 105-111, 2017.
doi:10.2528/PIERL17011806
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