Beam-Shaping of Planar Array Antennas Using Integrated Attenuators

Stephen Horst*, Dimitiros E. Anagnostou, George E. Ponchak, Emmanouil Tentzeris, John Papapolymerou

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 57th Electronic Components and Technology Conference
PublisherIEEE
Pages165-168
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)1424409853, 9781424409853
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Jun 2007
Event57th Electronic Components and Technology Conference 2007 - Sparks, NV, United States
Duration: 29 May 20071 Jun 2007

Conference

Conference57th Electronic Components and Technology Conference 2007
Abbreviated titleECTC '07
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySparks, NV
Period29/05/071/06/07

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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