Antenna Array Designs with Advanced Beam Steering Capabilities
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چکیده
Two new antenna array designs with advanced beam steering capabilities are described. The first is based on an integrated design using Ferroelectric and Continuous Transverse Stub (CTS) technologies, while the other is based on a hybrid smart antenna approach that combines the desired features from both the adaptive and switched beam approaches. The complementary features of these two analog and digital beamforming designs are also discussed. In addition, an ultra wideband and low profile ground plane design for ultra-wideband radar applications will be described. In all cases, simulation results will be presented and compared with experimental data, when available.
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