| Title | Estimation of the patch-array-coupling model through radiated-field measurements |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2004 |
| Authors | Fernández, J. M., J. L. Masa-Campos, M. Sierra-Castañer, D. Castellanos, and M. Sierra-Pérez |
| Journal | Microwave and Optical Technology Letters |
| Volume | 43 |
| Pagination | 59-65 |
| Date Published | Oct. |
| ISSN | 0895-2477 |
| Keywords | array, coupling, patch antenna, planar antenna |
| Abstract | In the design process of array antennas, coupling is one of the most important elements to be considered. The real feeding-radiated coefficients can be quite different from the theoretical ones because of this effect. In this paper, a characterization method is presented that allows each element to be matched from the array. All the parameters of the array-coupling model are obtained through the measurement of scattering parameters and radiation patterns. Two practical applications for a linear patch array are presented. |
| URL | http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mop.20375/abstract |
| DOI | 10.1002/mop.20375 |
