Title :
Generation of multiple simultaneous beams with a modified Blass matrix
Author :
Lim, W.Y. ; Chan, K.K.
Author_Institution :
DSO Nat. Labs., Singapore, Singapore
Abstract :
This paper presents a microstrip beamforming network based on the ladder network or Blass matrix concept. The objective of this experimental work is to investigate the possibilities of developing a low cost beamformer that can generate a number of beams. It is envisaged that such beamformers will be quite useful for small arrays producing multiple simultaneous beams.
Keywords :
array signal processing; ladder networks; microstrip antenna arrays; ladder network; microstrip beamforming network; modified blass matrix; multiple simultaneous beams; Antenna arrays; Butler matrix; Couplers; Microstrip antenna arrays; Microstrip antennas; Optical coupling; Phase shifters; Phased arrays; Switches; Transmission line matrix methods; Beamformer; Blass Matrix; microstrip;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 2009. APMC 2009. Asia Pacific
Conference_Location :
Singapore
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2801-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2802-1
DOI :
10.1109/APMC.2009.5384405
