Title :
Modelling of Schottky-barrier diode loaded microstrip array elements
Author :
Waterhouse, R.B.
Author_Institution :
Queensland Univ., Brisbane, Qld., Australia
Abstract :
A full-wave analysis of an infinite array of probe-fed rectangular microstrip patches loaded with Schottky-barrier diodes is described. The theoretical model was verified using a waveguide simulator and excellent agreement was achieved.
Keywords :
Schottky-barrier diodes; antenna theory; microstrip antennas; microwave antenna arrays; Schottky-barrier diode; full-wave analysis; infinite array; loaded microstrip array elements; probe-fed; rectangular microstrip patches; theoretical model; waveguide simulator;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19921147
