A Single-Layer Multi-Band Reflectarray Antenna in X/Ku/K-Bands
Keywords:
Microstrip, multi-band, reflectarray antenna, single layerAbstract
A new center-fed tri-band reflectarray antenna is presented in this paper. Elements of the reflectarray antenna are circular rings and patches loaded with slots. The proposed antenna operates in three bands (X, Ku and K). The introduced element, has been optimized to achieve large linear phase range at the three bands. Phase compensation is achieved by varying the size of elements. Height of the horn antenna has been optimized to get maximum gain and bandwidth at the three bands.
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