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http://dx.doi.org/10.5515/KJKIEES.2018.29.5.325

Development of Polarization-Controllable Active Phased Array Antenna for Receiving Satellite Broadcasting  

Choi, Jin-Young (RFcore Co., Ltd.)
Lee, Ho-Seon (RFcore Co., Ltd.)
Kong, Tong-Ook (RFcore Co., Ltd.)
Chun, Jong-Hoon (RFcore Co., Ltd.)
Publication Information
The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science / v.29, no.5, 2018 , pp. 325-335 More about this Journal
Abstract
We herein present a study on the active phased array antenna for receiving satellite broadcasting that can electrically align its polarization to that of target transmitters in its moving condition or in the Skew angle arrangement of the broadcasting satellite receiver. Hence, we have developed an active phased array structure composed of the self-developed Vivaldi antenna and multifunction core (MFC) chip, receiving RF front end module, and control units. In particular, the new Vivaldi antenna designed in the Ku-band of 10.7 - 14.5 GHz to receive one desired polarization mode such as the horizontal or vertical by means of an MFC chip and other control units that can control the amplitude and phase of each antenna element. The test results verified that cross-polarization property is 20 dB or higher and the primary beam can be scanned clearly at approximately ${\pm}60^{\circ}$.
Keywords
Active Phased Array Antenna; MFC Chip; Vivaldi Antenna; Controllable Polarization; Ku Band Satellite;
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