Voltage Controlled Self-Oscillating Microstrip Patch Antenna

izvorni znanstveni rad

izvorni znanstveni rad

Voltage Controlled Self-Oscillating Microstrip Patch Antenna

Vrsta prilog sa skupa (u zborniku)
Tip izvorni znanstveni rad
Godina 1995
Nadređena publikacija Proceedings of 25th European Microwave Conference
Status objavljeno

Sažetak

An active rectangular microstrip patch antenna for quasi-optical power combining arrays is hereby described. Part of the patch metallization was removed to form a rectangular opening where a Gunn diode was placed. This modification lowered the Q and allowed the oscillating patch to perform VCO capabilities. Patch parameters were optimized using a moment method procedure. A tuning range of more than 300 MHz at 9.85 GHz and EIRP of 208 mW was obtained. A clear spectrum with no spurious components of the free running oscillating antenna was observed. Injection locking experiments were performed. At 9 V bias, a locking gain of 40.9 dB with locking bandwidth of 5.9 MHz was obtained. Radiation patterns in E and H plane were measured. Low levels of cross-polarisation were observed.

Ključne riječi

active antennas; microstrip antennas; self-oscillating antennas; Gunn diode oscillator; phase locking