Journal of Systems Engineering and Electronics ›› 2009, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (2): 297-303.

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Research on novel multi-layer and multi-polarized slot-coupling planar antenna array

Zhang Hou, Wu Wenzhou & Wang Jian   

  1. Missile Inst. of Air Force Engineering Univ., Sanyuan 713800, P. R. China
  • Online:2009-04-17 Published:2010-01-03

Abstract:

A novel multi-layer planar antenna array to achieve multi-polarized radiation is developed. U-shaped coupling slots are embedded in the ground plane to extend the bandwidth. The phase relation between adjacent elements in the radiation field is analyzed when adjacent elements are fed in opposite phase. Return loss and
radiation pattern are measured for a 16-element antenna array at 12.5 GHz. The radiation pattern shows a good
agreement with the calculated one in the shape of the main beam. The return-loss of the proposed antenna array is less than –20 dB in the 12.5 GHz frequency band (12.25−12.75 GHz). Because of two feed ports the antenna can transmit arbitrary elliptic polarized waves if the two feed ports have different amplitude and phase. The main factors such as element spacing, substrate medium and manufacturing imperfection are analyzed and the corresponding conclusions are presented.