Abstract
This contribution describes the design and characterization of a very compact 8-element proximity fed cavity antenna array realized completely in PCB technology. The cavities are formed by the placement of a series of through pins (vias) along a rectangular outline. Micro-strip lines excite the structure, and slot coupling is used to feed the individual radiating cavities. The elements are linearly polarized, but are arrayed with a diagonal orientation. The configuration allows for defining a single multifunction system that combines functionalities as radar and ESM in X-band. A -10 dB bandwidth of near 20% is achieved with the antenna and -10 dB for |iquests | Lt 50deg over the majority of the design band. The main achievement of the array is the extreme efficiency, also in a design that resorts to very dense dielectrics.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 38th European Microwave Conference, 2008 : EuMC 2008 ; 27 - 31 Oct. 2008, Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Place of Publication | Piscataway |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
| Pages | 543-546 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-2-87487-005-7 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2008 |