Characteristics of a new class of diode-switched integrated antenna phase shifter
Abstract
The effectiveness and bandwidth of a new class of diode-switched integrated antenna phase shifter are examined. A well-known example of this type of antenna is the 'spiraphase.' The operation of this type of antenna is found to be for circular polarization only. When used as a reflecting element, the effectiveness of the antenna is not broadband. A much wider bandwidth is expected by using this antenna as a direct radiating device.
- Publication:
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IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation
- Pub Date:
- January 1983
- DOI:
- 10.1109/TAP.1983.1143014
- Bibcode:
- 1983ITAP...31..156W
- Keywords:
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- Diodes;
- Integrated Circuits;
- Phase Shift Circuits;
- Phased Arrays;
- Polarization Characteristics;
- Switching Circuits;
- Antenna Design;
- Circular Polarization;
- Cross Polarization;
- Frequency Response;
- Off-On Control;
- Performance Prediction;
- Communications and Radar