Frequency-scanning leaky-wave slot antenna array based on serpentine waveguide with open stopband suppression

A periodic leaky-wave antenna with backward-to-forward scanning capability is presented. Two versions of the antenna, one with bidirectional radiation and the other with unidirectional radiation, are introduced. The proposed structure, composed of 30 unit cells, is based on a meandered rectangular w...

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Autores: Jaque Jimenez, Alvaro-Patricio|||0000-0002-3947-0953, Zamora González, Gerard|||0000-0001-6609-8643, Bonache Albacete, Jordi|||0000-0002-7225-5737
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Repositorio:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UAB
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ddd.uab.cat:307802
Acceso en línea:https://ddd.uab.cat/record/307802
https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.1109/LAWP.2023.3324063
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Bidirectional radiation pattern
Frequency scan antenna
Leaky-wave antenna
Waveguide
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Sumario:A periodic leaky-wave antenna with backward-to-forward scanning capability is presented. Two versions of the antenna, one with bidirectional radiation and the other with unidirectional radiation, are introduced. The proposed structure, composed of 30 unit cells, is based on a meandered rectangular waveguide loaded with transverse radiating slots. Effective suppression of the open stopband is achieved allowing for efficient broadside radiation at 5 GHz. Measured and simulated S-parameters, radiation pattern, and gain are reported. The experimental results demonstrate a backward-to-forward scanning capability from -35° to 42° for both the unidirectional and bidirectional versions, with a maximum measured gain of 15.5 and 16.5 dB, respectively.