Investigation into Series-Fed Microstrip Patch Arrays at 26 GHz, 28 GHz and 48 GHz – Design, Simulation and Prototype Tests

摘要

This paper investigates the design and evaluation of a set of 9 element, series-fed, patch arrays. A simple design approach and formulas are presented. This is followed by EM simulation results and lab measurement results for a set of prototypes operating over a range of frequencies relevant to millimeter wave (mmWave) systems. The simulation results based on the calculated array dimensions show good characteristics. The measured gains and radiation patterns agree well with the simulation results. Overall, the usefulness of the design strategy for application to antennas in the mmWave band is confirmed.