Abstract
This work describes the design procedures and prototype measurements of an innovative ultra wideband (UWB) antenna for Multifunctional Active Electronically Scanned Array (M-AESA) systems. The proposed antenna is a Connected Array composed by 24 Connected Vivaldi elements in vertical polarization, displaced in 3 rows and 8 columns. The array is completely metallic (aluminum), ensuring a high total efficiency. One of the key aspects of this architecture is that it takes advantage of electrical connections between each element of the array in order to improve the antenna matching over a wide frequency band. The strength points of the presented Connected Vivaldi array are: wideband functionality, high efficiency, high gain, wide scanning capabilities, low manufacturing costs and simple assembly. The comparison between simulations and measurements shows very close correspondence.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
