Compact reflective microstrip phase shifter for traveling wave antenna applications

Author

Cheng, Shi ; Öjefors, Erik ; Hallbjörner, Paul ; Rydberg, Anders

Author_Institution

Dept. of Eng. Sci., Uppsala Univ.

Volume

16

Issue

7

fYear

2006

fDate

7/1/2006 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

431

Lastpage

433

Abstract

A varactor diode based microstrip phase shifter for 5.8GHz is presented. It is designed for use in microstrip traveling wave antennas where there is a strict limitation on the available space for the phase shifters. To meet all requirements, a reflective type phase shifter is chosen. Such a phase shifter includes a hybrid coupler. A compact branch line coupler is designed to make the phase shifter fit between the radiating elements in the antenna, while maintaining sufficient electrical performance. Phase shifters are designed with different types of stubs connecting the diodes to ground. A phase tuning range of 62deg is measured for a phase shifter with parallel open stubs, and 92deg with shorted stubs. Insertion loss is in both cases less than 0.6dB. A complete five-element array antenna is built and characterized. Measurements show beam scanning angles within plusmn32deg from broadside

Keywords

antenna accessories; microstrip antenna arrays; microstrip couplers; microwave antenna arrays; microwave phase shifters; varactors; 5.8 GHz; branch line coupler; five-element array antenna; hybrid coupler; radiating elements; reflective microstrip phase shifter; traveling wave antenna; Antenna measurements; Diodes; Insertion loss; Joining processes; Microstrip antennas; Phase measurement; Phase shifters; Reflector antennas; Space exploration; Varactors; Branch line coupler; hybrid; reflective type phase shifter (RTPS); traveling wave antenna; varactor;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Microwave and Wireless Components Letters, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1531-1309

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/LMWC.2006.877126

Filename

1644774