Estimation of the patch-array-coupling model through radiated-field measurements

TitleEstimation of the patch-array-coupling model through radiated-field measurements
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2004
AuthorsFernández, J. M., J. L. Masa-Campos, M. Sierra-Castañer, D. Castellanos, and M. Sierra-Pérez
JournalMicrowave and Optical Technology Letters
Volume43
Pagination59-65
Date PublishedOct.
ISSN0895-2477
Keywordsarray, coupling, patch antenna, planar antenna
AbstractIn 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.
URLhttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mop.20375/abstract
DOI10.1002/mop.20375