Application of Ferroelectrics in Low-Cost Microwave Phased-Array Antennas
Abstract
A novel low-cost, phased-array antenna that uniquely incorporates bulk phase shifting using voltage-tunable dielectric (VTD) material is presented. The array does not contain an individual phase shifter at each radiating element. This paper presents the antenna concept and describes how it can be used as a low-cost phased array. The VTDs that are used in this antenna are described. The measured antenna patterns of a prototype phased array demonstrating electronic beam scanning at 10 GHz are also presented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 03, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADP013361
Entities
People
- D. P. Patel
- J. A. Zelik
- J. B. Rao
- P. K. Park
- T. K. Dougherty
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory