A multi-layer approach of orthogonally fed circularly polarized microstrip array antenna for enhanced gain

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 532-542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Asad Rahman ◽  
Eisuke Nishiyama ◽  
Md. Azad Hossain ◽  
Quazi Delware Hossain ◽  
Ichihiko Toyoda
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Circuit ◽  
Layer Structure ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Array Antenna ◽  
Compact Structure ◽  
Circularly Polarized ◽  
Wireless Applications ◽  
Feed Network ◽  
Microstrip Array ◽  
Microstrip Array Antenna

AbstractA new circularly polarized microstrip array antenna using the orthogonal feed technique is proposed in this paper. The antenna has a multi-layer structure and a new 3-way power divider employing the both-sided microwave integrated circuit technology is designed to configure the feed network of the array. Circular polarization (CP) is realized by creating a quadrature phase difference between orthogonal feed circuits of the patches. The multi-layer structure gives flexibility to adjust the patch spacing that helps to reduce the sidelobe level of the antenna. It is found that the multi-layer structure exhibits a gain of about 2 dB higher than that of a single layer structure by means of sidelobe reduction. The proposed structure also exhibits good CP performances that are verified by a good agreement of measured and simulated results. Simple and compact structure makes the antenna suitable for various wireless applications.

scholarly journals Series-Fed Microstrip Array Antenna with Circular Polarization

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuan-Yung Han
Keyword(s):  
Circular Polarization ◽  
Simulated Data ◽  
Axial Ratio ◽  
Array Element ◽  
Array Antenna ◽  
Antenna Design ◽  
Circularly Polarized ◽  
Feed Network ◽  
Microstrip Array ◽  
Microstrip Array Antenna

This study proposes a novel 2 × 2 array antenna design with broadband and circularly-polarized (CP) operation. The proposed design uses a simple series-fed network to increase the CP bandwidth without requiring one-by-one adjustment of each array element or a complex feed network. Selecting the appropriate spacing between each array element allows the proposed array antenna to generate CP radiation with a low axial ratio. Experimental results based on a prototype show that this 2 × 2 microstrip array antenna achieves a wide 3 dB axial ratio bandwidth of more than 10%. Simulated data are also provided to confirm the measured results.

Compact circularly-polarized microstrip array antenna

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed H. Abdelrahman ◽  
Fatma Elhefnawi ◽  
Atef Z. Elsherbeni ◽  
Moataza Hendi ◽  
Salwa Elramly
Keyword(s):  
Array Antenna ◽  
Circularly Polarized ◽  
Microstrip Array ◽  
Microstrip Array Antenna

Spurious radiation suppression in microstrip monopulse antenna

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 791-799
Author(s):  
Rasime Uyguroğlu ◽  
Allaeldien Mohamed Hnesh ◽  
Muhammad Sohail ◽  
Abdullah Y. Oztoprak
Keyword(s):  
Array Antenna ◽  
Slot Antennas ◽  
Conducting Plane ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Rectangular Slot ◽  
Substrate Layer ◽  
Feed Network ◽  
Microstrip Array ◽  
Spurious Radiation ◽  
Microstrip Array Antenna

Purpose This paper aims to introduce a new novel microstrip monopulse comparator system to reduce the spurious radiation from the comparator and the feed network for achieving better radiation performance. Design/methodology/approach Two substrate layers have been used for the microstrip monopulse comparator system. The feed network and the comparator circuits are on the first substrate layer and the microstrip array antenna is on the second layer. The elements of the array antenna are novel square four-sided narrow rectangular slot antennas built on a conducting plane. A commercially available computational software, CST microwave studio, has been used for the analysis of the system. Findings Two substrate layers have been used for the microstrip monopulse comparator system. The feed network and the comparator circuits are on the first substrate layer and the microstrip array antenna is on the second layer. The elements of the array antenna are novel square four-sided narrow rectangular slot antennas built on a conducting plane. A commercially available computational software, CST microwave studio, has been used for the analysis of the system. Practical implications The system is proposed for tracking moving targets. Originality/value Novel slot radiators are introduced as radiating elements in this paper. The antenna arrangement shields the comparator and the feed network circuits, reducing the spurious radiation significantly.

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