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http://dx.doi.org/10.5515/KJKIEES.2008.19.8.927

A Hadamard Matrix Feed Network for a Dual-Beam Forming Array Antenna  

Kim, Jae-Hee (Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH))
Jo, Gyu-Young (Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH))
Park, Wee-Sang (Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH))
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Abstract
We propose a novel $4{\times}4$ Hadamard matrix feed network for a $4{\times}1$ array antenna to form a dual beam. If each element of the array is excited following the elements in a row of the Hadamard matrix, a two-lobed antenna beam can be obtained. The angle between the two lobes can be controlled. The Hadamard matrix feed network consists of four $90^{\circ}$ hybrids, a crossover and four $90^{\circ}$ phase shifters. The array, including the Hadamard matrix feed network, was fabricated on a microstip structure. The measured beam directions of the two lobes are $0^{\circ}$, ${\pm}15^{\circ}$, ${\pm}33^{\circ}$, ${\pm}45^{\circ}$ depending on the choice of the input port of the feed network.
Keywords
Hadamard Matrix; Beam Forming Antenna; Feed Network$90^{\circ}$ Hybrid; Crossover;
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