Abstract
In this article, a 7×7 reconfigurable reflectarray operating at X- band is proposed and experimentally verified. The reflectarray consists of linearly polarized, dual-resonance, tunable unit cells fabricated on a single layer. Reconfigurability is achieved by loading each dual-resonance unit cell with four varactors; the two resonances provide a phase range greater than 360°. The unit cell design utilized in this reflectarray is analyzed using full-wave Floquet simulations. A biasing network supporting individual biasing of each array element is designed, allowing beamsteering in E-, H-, and diagonal planes. The proposed reflectarray is evaluated using both full-wave simulations and measurements. To facilitate measurements, a fused filament deposition 3-D printer is used to fabricate an antenna mounting fixture using micrometer stages to make fine adjustments for the final alignment. A measured gain of 15.03 dBi, 3 dB gain fractional bandwidth of 7.81%, and continuous beam scanning are demonstrated in multiple planes from -50° to +50° at 10.1 GHz.
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