A wideband (3 to 5 GHz) wide-scan connected array of dipoles with low cross polarization

D. Cavallo, A. Neto, G. Gerini

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Abstract

A wideband, wide-scan prototype phased array of connected dipoles has been manufactured and tested from 3 to 5 GHz. The array comprises 7 × 7 elements, each fed by a loop-shaped transformer to avoid common-mode resonances. Such resonances typically affect this type of arrays, with consequent degradation of the polarization performance. The common-mode rejection implemented by the loop transformers allows to maintain the cross-polarization levels to values lower than -10 dBs over a 30% relative bandwidth, for elevation angle up to 45° in all azimuth planes. The array exhibits a measured voltage standing-wave ratio (VSWR) lower than 2.5 from 3 to 5 GHz for broadside radiation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 6th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EUCAP), 26-30 march 2012, Prague, Czech Republic
Place of PublicationPiscataway
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages3239-3242
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Event6th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2012 - Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 26 Mar 201230 Mar 2012
Conference number: 6
http://www.eucap2012.org/

Conference

Conference6th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2012
Abbreviated titleEuCAP 2012
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityPrague
Period26/03/1230/03/12
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