Broadband patch antenna with polarization multiplexing for K-Band array applications

Publikationstyp
Conference Paper
Date Issued
2011
Sprache
English
Author(s)
Stark, Alexander  
Jacob, Arne F.  
Institut
Hochfrequenztechnik E-3  
TORE-URI
http://hdl.handle.net/11420/8395
Journal
Frequenz  
Volume
65
Issue
7-8
Start Page
193
End Page
200
Citation
Frequenz 7-8 (65): 193-200 (2011)
Publisher DOI
10.1515/FREQ.2011.027
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-80054900313
A multilayer K-band patch antenna element featuring polarization multiplexing is presented. It relies on a previously published design providing high polarization purity. The layer stack and, in essence, the geometry are preserved. Left- and right-handed circular polarization (LHCP/RHCP) are realized without hybrid coupler, the two feeds still sharing the same layer. The arrangement is thus very compact. For interpretation, the simulation results are cast into an equivalent circuit model. Measurements performed on a multilayer antenna with vertical transitions confirm the concept.
Subjects
Antenna multiplexing
Broadband patch polarization
Satellite communication.
Star-Slot
Vertical interconnect