Abstract
A 7 × 8 Butler matrix (BM) beam-forming network operating at Ka-band is proposed to feed a 8 × 8 slot array. By merging the two central input ports of the BM into one port, the BM can provide output signals with equal phase, thereby generating a boresight beam. Measured results show that the proposed antenna has impedance bandwidth of 29.5–30.5 GHz, while the gain lies in the range of 14.7–21.8 dBi. Seven beams are realized, including a boresight beam, covering the range from −58° to 58°. In order to verify this concept, the feeding network and antenna are designed and manufactured. The measured results are in good agreement with simulation. It is a capable candidate for 5G mobile terminal applications.
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