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Beam-scanning leaky-wave antenna based on CRLH-metamaterial for millimeter-wave applications
Alibakhshikenari, M. Virdee, B.S. Khalily, M. Shukla, P. See, C.H. Falcone, F. Limiti, E.
Alibakhshikenari, M.
Virdee, B.S.
Khalily, M.
Shukla, P.
See, C.H.
Falcone, F.
Limiti, E.
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2019-07-03
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This paper presents empirical results of an innovative beam scanning leaky-wave antenna (LWA) which enables scanning
over a wide angle from -35o to +34.5o between 57 GHz and 62 GHz, with broadside radiation centered at 60 GHz. The proposed LWA
design is based on composite right/left-handed transmission-line (CRLH-TL) concept. The single layer antenna structure includes a
matrix of 3×9 square slots that is printed on top of the dielectric substrate; and printed on the bottom ground-plane are Π and Tshaped
slots that enhance the impedance bandwidth and radiation properties of the antenna. The proposed antenna structure exhibits
metamaterial property. The slot matrix provides beam scanning as a function of frequency. Physical and electrical size of the antenna
is 18.7×6×1.6 mm3 and 3.43×1.1×0.29, respectively; where is free space wavelength at 55 GHz. The antenna has a measured
impedance bandwidth of 10 GHz (55 GHz to 65 GHz) or fractional bandwidth of 16.7%. Its optimum gain and efficiency are 7.8 dBi
and 84.2% at 62 GHz.
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Alibakhshikenari M, Virdee BS, Khalily M et al (2019) Beam-scanning leaky-wave antenna based on CRLH-metamaterial for millimeter-wave applications. IET Microwaves, Antennas & Propagation. 13(8): 1129-1133.
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