Abstract
The use of planar integrated attenuators to shape the beam of a planar array antenna is investigated on a lightweight organic polymer ideal for satellite applications. The entire array is fabricated using a single type of liquid crystal polymer (LCP), reducing the cost of fabrication and simplifying the integration of the attenuators. A fabricated prototype was designed, fabricated, and measured revealing a sidelobe reduction of 12dB compared With a similar antenna using a uniform amplitude distribution, or an overall sidelobe level of -25dB. The 3dB bearnwidth of the binomial array was measured to be 31 degrees, an increase of 3 degrees over the uniform amplitude case.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 57th Electronic Components and Technology Conference |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | 165-168 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Print) | 1424409853, 9781424409853 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 25 Jun 2007 |
Event | 57th Electronic Components and Technology Conference 2007 - Sparks, NV, United States Duration: 29 May 2007 → 1 Jun 2007 |
Conference
Conference | 57th Electronic Components and Technology Conference 2007 |
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Abbreviated title | ECTC '07 |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Sparks, NV |
Period | 29/05/07 → 1/06/07 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering