Linearly Polarized Microstrip Reflectarray with Microstrip Antenna Feed

Abstract

Microstrip Reflectarrays (MRAs) are typically excited using the horn antenna. In this paper, a different microstrip antenna feed to excite MRA, which is having patches of variable size, is proposed. Three different configurations namely, 2 × 2, Ave elements arranged in two orthogonal axes, and 3 × 3 element MRAs have been investigated to prove the concept. These configurations were first simulated using IE3D software, followed by their experimental verifications.

Keywords:

• Linear polarization
• Microstrip antenna feed
• Microstrip reflectarray
• Reflectarray antenna

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K. P. Ray

K. P. Ray obtained the M. Tech degree in Microwave Electronics from University of Delhi, South Campus, in 1985. He joined SAMEER, Mumbai in the same year and has been working on the design of different types of antenna elements and arrays, high power generation of RF and Microwaves and other microwave components and systems. He received his Ph.D degree from Electrical Engineering Department, I.I.T., Bombay, in 1999. His thesis work was on “Broadband, compact and dual frequency microstrip antennas”. He has been a guest/visiting/adjunct faculty in IIT, Bombay and VESIT, University of Mumbai. He has published more than 250 research papers in national/ international journals and conferences and co-authored a book entitled “Broadband Microstrip Antennas” for Artech House, USA. Currently, he is heading the RF and Microwave Power System Division in SAMEER. He is a reviewer of IEEE, MTT and JET, IEE, IJAP(USA), IJEC (USA) and PIER & JEMWA. He is a senior member of IEEE and life fellow IETE and life member of Instrument society of India and EMC society of India. E-mail: [email protected]

Amit A. Deshmukh

Amit A. Deshmukh obtained B.E. in Electronics from V.I.T. Pune University in 1997. He obtained M.Tech. degree in 2000 and Ph. D. in 2004 from Department of Electrical Engineering, I.I.T. Bombay. His thesis work during masters and doctoral was on microstrip antennas. Currently he is working as Professor and Head of EXTC Department at D. J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Mumbai. He has published more than 100 research papers in various International and National Journals and Conferences. E-mail: [email protected]

Ameya A. Kadam

Ameya A. Kadam received B.E (Electronics and Telecommunication) from V.C.E.T, University of Mumbai in 2003. He obtained M.E. (Electronics and Telecommunication) from V.E.S.I.T, University of Mumbai in 2009. Currently he is working as Assistant Professor in EXTC Department of D. J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Mumbai E-mail: [email protected]