Microstrip Stacked Patch Antenna Phased Array with Spherical Spacers

Antenna arrays play a significant role in the evolving communication technology landscape, with a growing focus on the development of more versatile, wide-coverage systems. Traditional antenna arrays typically have narrow bandwidths and limited scanning capabilities that lead to challenges in signal reception and transmission over larger areas or across different frequencies. Conventional arrays are often limited by their operational capacity, notably their limited scanning range and bandwidth. Many arrays can only operate within specific, very narrow frequency ranges, so they lack the versatility required in the diverse frequency spectrum of contemporary communication technology. In addition, the narrow scanning capability of traditional arrays limits the overall operational coverage, leading to gaps in service in areas outside the direct field of the signal.

Technology Description

The stacked patch antenna array is designed to operate over a broad frequency range, with capabilities to scan up to 55 degrees. What sets this antenna array apart is its ability to function across an octave or even wider frequency bandwidth. Unlike conventional antennas, this system leverages a stacked architecture that enables wider coverage and higher efficiency. This antenna array offers a strong differentiation factor in terms of its extended scan capability and frequency coverage. This ability to cover a large area by achieving a wide scanning angle of up to 55 degrees is important to communication technologies. Furthermore, the ability to work over an octave-length frequency range enables it to capture and send data across a variety of frequencies, enhancing its versatility and reliability in multiple applications.