Independently center-fed dipole array

Nan Ni, Halm Grebel

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Abstract

We propose a new antenna-array concept, called an independently center-fed dipole array (ICDA). Such an antenna array is capable of minimizing the nonlinear phase characteristics inherent to the log-periodic dipole array (LPDA). The characteristics of a two-element ICDA array are analyzed numerically and assessed experimentally. By using the method of moments (MoM) and finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method, we show that the workable frequency range of the ICDA is the sum of the individual elements' bandwidths. In addition, two ICDA arrays are built. The SWR and transmission coefficient S 21 are measured, and the same conclusion is derived.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)545-548
Number of pages4
JournalMicrowave and Optical Technology Letters
Volume45
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 20 2005

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Keywords

  • Antenna array
  • Finite-difference time-domain
  • Method of moments
  • Standing-wave ratio
  • Transmission coefficient

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