A multiple-beam antenna based on the principles of a folded reflectarray antenna and a bifocal antenna is presented. Experimental results are given for a 76.5 GHz antenna with 90 mm diameter, a heigh of 26 mm, and a scanning range of +/-13.5 as well as for an antenna with 130 mm diameter, a height of 30 mm, and a principle scanning range of +/-30 angle deg. With its low height and potentially low fabrication cost, this antenna is an interesting candidate for next generation automotive radars.


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    Title :

    A 76 GHz multiple-beam planar reflector antenna


    Additional title:

    Eine 76-GHz-Mehrstrahl-Planarreflektor-Antenne


    Contributors:
    Menzel, W. (author) / Al-Tikriti, M. (author) / Leberer, R. (author)


    Publication date :

    2002


    Size :

    4 Seiten, 8 Bilder, 12 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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