DocumentCode
2832390
Title
Finite array effects on the patch element pattern, mutual coupling and input impedance
Author
Fralich, R. ; Wang, J. ; Litva, J.
Author_Institution
Commun. Res. Lab., McMaster Univ., Hamilton, Ont., Canada
fYear
1990
fDate
7-11 May 1990
Firstpage
815
Abstract
Measured results are provided to demonstrate how patch element performance varies in a small, eight-element array environment as compared with an isolated patch antenna. Element patterns, mutual coupling, and input impedance in the finite array environment were investigated. The measured elemental patterns and input impedances are compared with those for a single, isolated patch element.<>
Keywords
antenna radiation patterns; electric impedance measurement; microstrip antennas; microwave antenna arrays; finite array; input impedance; isolated patch element; measurements; mutual coupling; patch element pattern; patch element performance; small antenna array; Apertures; Bandwidth; Coaxial components; Impedance measurement; Lighting; Microstrip; Mutual coupling; Performance analysis; Phased arrays; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1990. AP-S. Merging Technologies for the 90's. Digest.
Conference_Location
Dallas, TX, USA
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/APS.1990.115233
Filename
115233
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