Abstract
A methodology for realizing compact planar sector antennas was proposed. Two kinds of beams are used to reduce antenna thickness, and the antenna gains are equalized. A 10 sector antenna was designed with two 4-beam subarrays fed by planar Butler matrix circuit and two planar single-beam subarrays. The 4-beam subarray was designed and demonstrated to provide the designed radiation patterns and the overall gain dispersion. Wideband propagation characteristics were simulated in a metal-walled room model. This method can reduce the thickness of the sector antenna to about one-seventh that of the corresponding traditional 12 sector antenna configuration. The planar sector antenna suits portable terminals by offering superior portability.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1352-1355 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest) |
| Volume | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 1 1997 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1997 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium. Part 1 (of 4) - Montreal, Can Duration: Jul 13 1997 → Jul 18 1997 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering