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An Orthogonally-Fed, Active Linear Phased Array of Tapered Slot Antennas
Document Type: Open Access
Degree Program
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Degree Type
Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (M.S.E.C.E.)
Year Degree Awarded
2008
Month Degree Awarded
May
Primary Subject Category
Electrical engineering
Secondary Subject Category
Electromagnetism
Keywords
active arrays, active antennas, low-cost phased arrays, tapered slot antennas, Vivaldi antennas, wideband phased arrays
Advisor(s) or Committee Chair
Jackson, Robert W
Abstract
An active, broadband antenna module amenable for use in low cost phased arrays is proposed. The module consists of a Vivaldi antenna integrated with a frequency conversion integrated circuit. A method of orthogonally mounting endfire antennas onto an array motherboard is developed using castellated vias. A castellated active isolated Vivaldi antenna package is designed, fabricated, and measured. An 8x1 phased array of castellated, active Vivaldi antenna packages is designed and assembled. Each element has approximately one octave of bandwidth centered in X-band, and each is mounted onto a coplanar waveguide motherboard. Radiation patterns of the array are measured at several frequencies and scan angles.
Recommended Citation
Mandeville, Andrew R., "An Orthogonally-Fed, Active Linear Phased Array of Tapered Slot Antennas" (2008). Masters Theses. Paper 114.
http://scholarworks.umass.edu/theses/114
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