A dual-band dual-polarized low-side-lobe transmitarray using independent amplitude and phase controllable elements

Abstract

In this paper, a novel transmitarray (TA) element with independent control capability of amplitude and phase under dual-band dual-polarized operation is proposed. By changing the physical size of the TA element, the phase variation of the element can cover 360° at two bands. Moreover, the phase change of the frequency band is less than 30° when the phase of the other band is changed. Meanwhile, a higher maximal transmission amplitude can be maintained when varying the phase. Amplitude modulation is achieved by rotating the TA element. Utilizing the proposed TA element, a dual-band dual-linear polarization (LP) TA with low side lobe level (SLL) operating at 12.5 GHz and 14.25 GHz is designed. The SLL can be decreased by amplitude modulation of the elements. The measured peak gains of the proposed TA are 25.96 dBi and 25.89 dBi at 12.5 GHz and 14.25 GHz. In addition, the measured SLLs of the yoz/xoz planes are −22.4 dB/−22.4 dB and −22.5dB/−22.3 dB at 12.5 GHz and 14.25 GHz, respectively. The proposed TA shows good SLL performances and great application potential in satellite communication systems.