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2025-08-14
A Quasi-Yagi Antenna with Low Sidelobe and High Gain for the X-Band
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Progress In Electromagnetics Research C, Vol. 158, 243-251, 2025
Abstract
A compact quasi-Yagi antenna with ultra-wideband and high-gain characteristics is proposed. The design incorporates a conical dielectric cover, a horn reflector, and gradient-shaped Yagi elements. The conical dielectric cover and horn reflector work together to enable high-gain performance, while the arcuate gradient dipole provides a bandwidth of 62% (6.9-13.1 GHz). Measured results indicate a peak gain of 17.5 dBi and a maximum sidelobe level (SLL) of -13.5 dBi. Compared to conventional printed Yagi antennas of similar length, this integrated antenna offers wider bandwidth, higher gain, and lower SLL. It is particularly suitable for tunnel communication and radar detection systems.
Citation
Zhian Wang, Yunqi Zhang, Jianxiao Wang, Shanzhe Wang, Wenjia Zhou, Xinwei Wang, Leiyuan Wang, and Rong Zou, "A Quasi-Yagi Antenna with Low Sidelobe and High Gain for the X-Band," Progress In Electromagnetics Research C, Vol. 158, 243-251, 2025.
doi:10.2528/PIERC25052801
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