Linear series-fed patch array with dual circular polarization or arbitrary linear polarization

Shengjian Jammy Chen, Withawat Withayachumnankul, Yasuaki Monnai, Christophe Fumeaux

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Abstract

A linear series-fed dual-port patch array working at 10 GHz with dual circular polarization or arbitrary linear polarization is proposed. This array consists of five circular patch elements which are serially excited by a traveling wave guided in a microstrip line. Despite that only five radiation elements are used, the array still exhibits high antenna efficiency greater than 93% averaged over the operation band. The typical trade-off between number of elements and antenna efficiency in series-fed array designs is overcome through the enhancement of coupling strength between the element and the feed line. The resulting high isolation between the two ports enables dual feeding configuration with low coupling. When only one port is excited, either right-handed or left-handed circular polarization radiation can be generated, as the sense of polarization is dependent on the traveling wave direction. When two ports are used simultaneously, arbitrary linear polarization can be realized by properly offsetting their phase difference. Based on reciprocity, this array can be also used for polarimetry applications. Experimental characterization on a fabricated antenna prototype validates the design.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2019 21st International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications, ICEAA 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages365-369
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781728105635
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event21st International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications, ICEAA 2019 - Granada, Spain
Duration: 9 Sept 201913 Sept 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2019 21st International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications, ICEAA 2019

Conference

Conference21st International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications, ICEAA 2019
Country/TerritorySpain
CityGranada
Period9/09/1913/09/19

Keywords

  • Antenna efficiency
  • Arbitrary linear polarization
  • Dual circular polarization
  • Dual-feed
  • Series-fed antenna array

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