An Aperiodic mm-Wave Phased Array Controlled by Multi-Channel Analog Beamforming ICs

Marta Buenaventura-Camps*, Yanki Aslan, Philipp Freidl, Pascal Aubry, Nehir Berk Onat, Johan Janssen, Marcel Geurts, Alexander Yarovoy

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Abstract

A novel dual-linear polarized active aperiodic millimeter-wave (26 GHz band) phased array is prototyped. Four-channel integrated circuits are used for beamforming. An asymmetrical signal distribution and antenna feeding network is designed. A heuristic post-calibration method is applied in beam steering. The measurements show that, as compared to the benchmark array with a conventional square-grid layout, the proposed aperiodic topology can significantly decrease the peak sidelobe level, the extent of which depends on the polarization and scan angle. This comes at the expense of larger array size, higher feed network losses and increased cross-polarization levels.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 54th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2024
PublisherIEEE
Pages668-671
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9782874870774
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event54th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2024 - Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France
Duration: 22 Sept 202427 Sept 2024
Conference number: 54

Publication series

Name2024 54th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2024

Conference

Conference54th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2024
Abbreviated titleEuMC 2024
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period22/09/2427/09/24

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Keywords

  • active antenna
  • antenna layout
  • aperiodic array
  • beamforming
  • integrated circuit
  • millimeter-wave
  • phased array

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