Characterization of 4 Element Compact Microstrip Patch Antenna Array for Efficient Null Steering

Null steering in radiation pattern of linear antenna array is essential for minimizing degradation in signal-to-noise ratio performance due to undesired interference. High directivity and miniaturization are other key factors for proficient design of antenna arrays. Thus, the development of small si...

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Published in:Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society journal 2017-12, Vol.32 (12), p.1105
Main Authors: Kaur, B, Marwaha, A, Rani, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antenna arrays
Antenna design
Antenna radiation patterns
Design factors
Directivity
Mutual coupling
Patch antennas
Radiation
Signal to noise ratio
Steering
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Summary:Null steering in radiation pattern of linear antenna array is essential for minimizing degradation in signal-to-noise ratio performance due to undesired interference. High directivity and miniaturization are other key factors for proficient design of antenna arrays. Thus, the development of small sized antenna elements with high directivity is strategic point of interest. Consequently, the four element bowtie patch antenna array has been designed and simulated using IE3D software, and compared with conventional rectangular patch antenna array. Null steering is performed by varying element excitations in isotropic antenna array, rectangular patch antenna array and bowtie patch antenna array with main emphasis on position and depth of nulls to analyze the radiation characteristics of the designed models. The mutual coupling effects at different inter-element spacings are also presented for both the designed arrays. It has been observed that using bowtie patches as the element in the array brings about comparatively more effective null steering, and enhances the performance of the array as compared to the conventional rectangular patches.
ISSN:1054-4887
1943-5711