Abstract
The segmented analysis method of a finite planar ridged tapered slot antenna (RTSA) array is presented to develop a wideband phased array with a triangular lattice. The RTSA array is segmented into two-parts with a feeder and the arrays of tapered slot antenna (TSA) and these scattering parameters are analyzed respectively. This proposed method gives the merit of a great reduction of computational cost. To verify the advantage of this method, we build the numerical model of only one feeder and dual polarized arrays of TSA with 10 × 12 elements. The measured results of the fabricated array meet the design goals of 3:1 bandwidth, scan volume of ±45°, active VSWR (AVSWR) below 3:1.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1140-1143 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Microwave and Optical Technology Letters |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2008 |
Keywords
- Equivalent circuit model
- Numerical waveguide simulator
- Ridged tapered slot antenna array
- Segmentation method