Conformal mm-wave phased array antenna with increased scan coverage

摘要

A system according to one embodiment includes a phased array antenna comprising a plurality of slot loop antenna elements, the plurality of slot loop antenna elements configured in a planar array disposed on a flexible dielectric substrate, wherein each of the plurality of slot loop antenna elements generates a beam pattern orthogonal to the plane of the planar array; and driver circuitry coupled to each of the plurality of antenna elements, wherein the driver circuitry comprises a plurality of transceivers, the plurality of transceivers configured to provide independently adjustable phase delay to each of the plurality of slot loop antenna elements.

主权项

1. A system, comprising:
a phased array antenna comprising a plurality of slot loop antenna elements, said plurality of slot loop antenna elements configured in a planar array disposed on a flexible single layer dielectric substrate, wherein each of said plurality of slot loop antenna elements is configured to generate a beam pattern orthogonal to the plane of said planar array; and driver circuitry coupled to each of said plurality of antenna elements, wherein said driver circuitry comprises a plurality of transceivers, said plurality of transceivers configured to provide independently adjustable phase delay to each of said plurality of slot loop antenna elements; wherein:
said flexible single layer dielectric substrate is partitioned into a first region and a second region, said second region separated from said first region by a bend in said flexible dielectric substrate;said planar array is partitioned into a first sub-array and a second sub-array, said first sub-array disposed on said first region and said second sub-array disposed on said second region; andsaid first and second sub-arrays are independently steerable.