A new leaky-wave antenna design using simple surface-wave power routing techniques

Symon Podilchak, Al P. Freundorfer, Yahia M. M. Antar

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Abstract

A planar antenna that uses surface waves (SWs) for leaky wave (LW) excitation is presented. Specifically, a surface-wave launcher (SWL) is employed to excite SWs for bound, guided-wave propagation along the utilized dielectric slab. By introducing simple techniques to route excited fields, guided waves can be confined for increased directivities and radiation performances. Concepts are first examined in simple test circuits and extended to the proposed LWA design. Simulations and measurements demonstrate one-sided beam scanning from back- to forward-fire with directive beam patterns in the far field from 17 to 25 GHz. Reported gain values are greater than 10 dBi. Such a low-cost and low-profile LWA may be advantageous for radar systems and satellite communications. Presented routing techniques are also applicable to other antennas and printed circuits operating at microwave and milliliter-wave frequencies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation
Place of PublicationNew York
PublisherIEEE
Pages3045-3047
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)978-1-4244-9561-0
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event2011 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting - Spokane, Spokane, WA, United States
Duration: 3 Jul 20118 Jul 2011

Publication series

NameIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium
PublisherIEEE
ISSN (Print)1522-3965

Conference

Conference2011 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting
Abbreviated titleAPSURSI 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySpokane, WA
Period3/07/118/07/11

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