WO2018063152A1 - Réseau d'antennes patch empilées avec substrat crénelé - Google Patents

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WO2018063152A1
WO2018063152A1 PCT/US2016/053918 US2016053918W WO2018063152A1 WO 2018063152 A1 WO2018063152 A1 WO 2018063152A1 US 2016053918 W US2016053918 W US 2016053918W WO 2018063152 A1 WO2018063152 A1 WO 2018063152A1
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Pierre A. DUFILIE
Jeffrey S. HERD
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01QANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q9/00Electrically-short antennas having dimensions not more than twice the operating wavelength and consisting of conductive active radiating elements
    • H01Q9/04Resonant antennas
    • H01Q9/0407Substantially flat resonant element parallel to ground plane, e.g. patch antenna
    • H01Q9/0414Substantially flat resonant element parallel to ground plane, e.g. patch antenna in a stacked or folded configuration
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01QANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q21/00Antenna arrays or systems
    • H01Q21/06Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart
    • H01Q21/061Two dimensional planar arrays
    • H01Q21/065Patch antenna array
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01QANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q21/00Antenna arrays or systems
    • H01Q21/24Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01QANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q5/00Arrangements for simultaneous operation of antennas on two or more different wavebands, e.g. dual-band or multi-band arrangements
    • H01Q5/30Arrangements for providing operation on different wavebands
    • H01Q5/378Combination of fed elements with parasitic elements
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01QANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q5/00Arrangements for simultaneous operation of antennas on two or more different wavebands, e.g. dual-band or multi-band arrangements
    • H01Q5/30Arrangements for providing operation on different wavebands
    • H01Q5/378Combination of fed elements with parasitic elements
    • H01Q5/385Two or more parasitic elements
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01QANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q9/00Electrically-short antennas having dimensions not more than twice the operating wavelength and consisting of conductive active radiating elements
    • H01Q9/04Resonant antennas
    • H01Q9/0407Substantially flat resonant element parallel to ground plane, e.g. patch antenna
    • H01Q9/0428Substantially flat resonant element parallel to ground plane, e.g. patch antenna radiating a circular polarised wave

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  • the subject matter described herein relates generally to radio frequency (RF) antennas and more particularly to stacked-patch antenna arrays.
  • RF radio frequency
  • Some space-based systems utilize space-based antenna arrays.
  • a relatively large antenna array a plurality of antenna elements may be printed on a relatively large sheet of a dielectric material (sometimes referred to as a "panel").
  • a panel can be a significant source of weight in a space-based or airborne system.
  • a modular approach may be used in which like or similar panels are coupled together. The panels may be disposed in support/alignment frames and arranged in groups (or "tiled") in desired patterns to form an entire antenna array. This approach adds even more weight to the antenna array.
  • the present disclosure relates to microstrip antenna designs and more particularly to lightweight, low-cost patch antenna designs capable of achieving wide operational scan angles (e.g. scan-capable to 60 degrees).
  • patch antenna designs find use in a wide range of applications including, but not limited to, space-based systems and airborne systems (e.g. space-based and airborne radar systems and communication systems which utilize array antennas).
  • space-based systems and airborne systems e.g. space-based and airborne radar systems and communication systems which utilize array antennas.
  • the concepts, systems and techniques described herein may be used in any application requiring lightweight antenna arrays, it should be appreciated that the concepts, systems and techniques described herein are scalable meaning that antennas provided in accordance with the described concepts, systems and techniques may operate at any frequency in the radio frequency (RF) range (e.g. the range of about 3 kHz to about 300 GHz) assuming required manufacturing tolerances are satisfied.
  • RF radio frequency
  • the patch antennas described herein include one or more castellated substrates.
  • the manner in which a substrate is castellated may be selected to improve, and ideally optimize, the antenna array for weight reduction without adversely impacting antenna performance. In some instances it may be possible to enhance one or more antenna performance characteristics over a limited frequency range and/or a limited scan range.
  • a patch antenna array may be provided from one or more castellated substrates having one or more radiating structures (e.g. patch antenna elements) disposed thereon.
  • a patch antenna array is provided from two or more castellated substrates with each having one or more radiating structures disposed thereon.
  • a stacked path antenna array includes a non- castellated substrate having one or more patch elements disposed thereon and one or more castellated substrates having one or more patch elements disposed thereon.
  • the non-castellated substrate may be disposed over the one or more castellated substrates.
  • one or more castellated substrates may be disposed over the non-castellated substrate.
  • the non-castellated substrate may be disposed between one or more castellated substrates.
  • a stacked path antenna array includes a plurality of non-castellated substrates having one or more patch elements disposed thereon and a plurality of castellated substrates having one or more patch elements disposed thereon, in some embodiments, the plurality of non-castellated substrates may be disposed over the plurality of castellated substrates, in some embodiments, the plurality of castellated substrates may be disposed over the plurality of non-castellated substrates, in some embodiments, at least some of the non-castellated substrates may be disposed between one or more castellated substrates, in some embodiments, at least some of the castellated substrates may be disposed between one or more of the non-castellated substrates. In some embodiments, the plurality of non-castellated substrates may be interleaved with the plurality of castellated substrates.
  • Such stacked patch antenna array structures are capable of operation over a bandwidth which is wider than a single level antenna with little or no increase in physical size.
  • the antenna elements used in the patch antenna array are configured for operation in different frequency bands and/or different polarizations.
  • the stacked path antenna array includes a non- castellated substrate disposed over a castellated substrate with each of the substrates having one or more patch antenna elements disposed thereon.
  • the castellated substrate is disposed over a ground plane.
  • an antenna array comprises a first castellated substrate, a first array of antenna elements disposed on at least one surface of the castellated substrate and a conductive surface disposed below the castellated substrate and spaced apart from the first array of antenna elements with the conductive surface serving as a ground plane for the first array of antenna elements disposed on the first castellated substrate.
  • the antenna array may include one or more of the following features independently or in combination with another feature to include: the first array of antenna elements provided as a first array of patch antenna elements; a second substrate disposed over the castellated substrate and a second array of antenna elements disposed on the second substrate; first and second array of antenna elements provided as patch antenna elements; the second substrate may be either a castellated or a non-castellated substrate; each of the at least one antenna elements is provided as a microstrip antenna element; a foam spacer is optionally disposed between the castellated substrate and said second substrate; the first castellated substrate is a first one of a plurality of castellated substrates disposed over each other and disposed over the ground plane with each of the plurality of castellated substrates having at least one antenna element disposed thereon; at least two of the plurality of castellated substrates are provided having have different castellation patterns; a non-castellated substrate is disposed over at least one of a plurality of castellated substrates and an array of antenna
  • an antenna array includes a first castellated substrate with one or more patch antenna elements disposed on a surface thereof and a conductive surface disposed below the castellated substrate with the one or more patch antenna elements spaced apart from the conductive surface which serves as a ground plane for the one or more patch antenna elements.
  • the antenna array further includes a non-castellated substrate disposed over the castellated substrate with the non-castellated substrate having one or more patch antenna elements disposed thereon and spaced apart from the one or more patch antenna elements on the castellated substrate.
  • Fig. 1 is an isometric exploded view of a stacked-patch antenna array having a castellated substrate
  • FIG. 2 is an expanded isometric exploded view of a stacked-patch antenna array having a castellated substrate
  • Fig. 3 is a top view of a patch antenna array disposed on a castellated substrate
  • Fig. 4 is an isometric exploded view of a stacked-patch antenna array having a plurality of castellated substrates.
  • Fig. 5 is an isometric exploded view of a stacked-patch antenna array having interleaved castellated and non-castellated substrates.
  • space- based or airborne systems refer to any space-borne or airborne systems that may have any of a variety of different purposes.
  • a space-based radar for example, refers to space-borne radar systems which may be used for object detection or other purposes.
  • space-based communication systems refers to space- borne communications systems.
  • Certain radar and telecommunication systems may be provided as a collection of individual components such as
  • a space-based or airborne radar or communication system refers to a system in which at least some components are space-bome or airborne.
  • a stacked-patch antenna array 10 includes a first (or upper or top) substrate 12 having first and second opposing surfaces 12a, 12b. Disposed over one of the substrate surfaces (here the upper surface 12a) are a plurality (or array) of conductors corresponding to patch antenna elements 14. It should be appreciated that in some embodiments, it may be desirable or even necessary for patch antenna elements to be provided on surface 12b.
  • the patch elements 14 may be disposed on a surface of substrate 12 using any technique including any additive or subtractive technique known to those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • a foam spacer 16 is disposed between surface 12b of upper substrate 12 and a surface 18a of a lower, castellated substrate 18. Disposed over surface 18a of the lower substrate 18 are a second plurality (or array) of conductors 19 which form a second plurality of patch antenna elements.
  • Castellated substrate 18 is provided having a ground plane conductor 20 disposed over a second surface 18b thereof.
  • the combination of the upper and lower substrates and associated patch elements together provide the stacked-patch antenna array.
  • the stacked-patch antenna array also includes spacer 18 and ground plane 20. It should be appreciated that in some embodiments, it may be desirable or even necessary for patch antenna elements 19 to be provided on surface 18b of substrate 18. in this case, surface 18b of substrate 18 must be spaced apart from ground plane 20 (e.g. by a foam spacer or air).
  • ground plane 20 must be provided in a manner which does not prevent patch antenna elements 19 from functioning as intended.
  • the foam spacer may be omitted.
  • the upper substrate is disposed over the lower substrate, in some embodiments, substrate surfaces 12b, 18a may be in direct contact with each other. In other embodiments, substrate surfaces 12b, 18a may be spaced apart by air (e.g. using spacers to space substrate surfaces 12a, 12b). In such embodiments, the combination of the upper and lower substrates and associated patch elements together provide the stacked-patch antenna array.
  • the lower substrate 18 is provided having portions thereof removed.
  • substrate 18 is said to be castellated.
  • the manner in which the substrate is castellated may be selected based upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the amount of weight reduction desired and the desired antenna performance.
  • the substrate is castellated using cross-shaped
  • openings 22 reduce the mass of the antenna array (ideally without any significant reduction in antenna operating characteristics) and it should be appreciated that, in general, a trade-off may be made between antenna weight and antenna performance.
  • openings in castellated substrate 18 are here shown as having a cross-shape, any regular geometric shape may be used (e.g. square, rectangular, triangular, circular or any other shape). Furthermore, some or all of the openings 22 may also be provided having an arbitrary or irregular shape. Such an arbitrary or irregular shape may be selected for openings 22, for example, so as to allow for desirable placement of connectors or other circuits or structures necessary to fabricate or assemble or for proper operation the antenna array.
  • openings 22 are ail provided having the same shape and are regularly spaced (here, openings are provided between each antenna element 19), it should be appreciated that in some embodiments, it may be desirable or even necessary to provide openings 22 having different shapes (i.e. each opening 22 may not have the same shape). In some applications it may be desirable or even necessary to not provide openings 22 between each antenna element 19. And it may be desirable or even necessary to provide openings 22 in substrate 18 in a pattern which is not symmetric.
  • the shape and pattern (i.e. a castellation pattern) of openings 22 may be selected based upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to the amount weight reduction desired, the required antenna electrical characteristics (e.g.
  • the manner in which the substrate is castellated may be selected to improve, and ideally optimize, the antenna array for weight reduction without any substrate change in antenna operating characteristics.
  • the manner in which the substrate is castellated may be selected to improve, and ideally optimize, the antenna array for weight reduction without any substrate change in antenna operating characteristics.
  • Figs. 1 -3 show the castellated substrate 18 having cross-shaped holes or openings cut, or otherwise provided, therein.
  • This cross-shape has been found to offer a maximum or near maximum reduction in weight without any significant reduction in antenna operating characteristics.
  • the cross-shaped openings 22 result in removal of about 1/3 of the material of substrate 18 while still allowing the antenna array to have acceptable antenna performance characteristics.
  • openings 22 directly affect antenna performance as removal of portions of the lower substrate 18 may de-tune the upper patches 14. In some applications, it is important that pattern, size and shape of the openings 22 are selected so as not to significantly degrade the electrical performance of the array over scan.
  • the lower substrate 18 includes interconnecting tabs 24 between antenna elements.
  • the location and dimensions of tabs 24 are selected to result in acceptable antenna array performance.
  • interconnecting tabs follow the same rectangular grid pattern as antenna elements 19. In other embodiments, however, interconnecting tabs may follow a diagonal path between elements rather than a grid pattern.
  • Other interconnecting tab patterns may also be used and may be selected in accordance with a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the type and shape of antenna element 19 and the polarization of antenna 10 (e.g. single linear polarization, dual-linear polarization or circular polarization).
  • interconnecting tabs 24 allows the lower substrate 18 to be fabricated in a "paneiized" fashion - i.e. antenna elements 19 may be provided on a large substrate (or panel) using additive or subtractive techniques.
  • the opening may be cut (e.g. using laser cutting techniques) or otherwise provided in the substrate to result in castellated substrate 18.
  • each antenna element 19 is fed from a pair of pins disposed through respective ones of opening 26a, 26b such that each antenna element 19 maybe fed with two orthogonal polarizations (e.g. vertical and horizontal polarizations).
  • feed structures may also be used including, but not limited to, capacitive feed structures.
  • feed circuit which is appropriate to suit the needs of a particular application.
  • castellated substrate is here shown used with a square patch antenna element, those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that other patch element shapes (e.g. circular patches to provide the antenna array having circular polarization) may also be used. It should also be appreciated that other types of microstrip or printed circuit antenna array elements such as printed dipoles or spirals may also be used.
  • an optimized lightweight stacked patch antenna array having a castellated substrate similar to antenna array 10 described in conjunction with Figs. 1 - 3 was designed that is operative within a frequency band extending from 8 GHz to 10 GHz and while a achieving wide operational scan angles (e.g. scan-capable to 60 degrees). This corresponds to a percentage bandwidth of about 22% for a stacked patch antenna array, in this example, the operational band of the antenna is defined as the frequency band within which the reflection coefficient of the antenna is below -6 dB (i.e., the band edges are the frequencies at which the reflection coefficient transitions above -6 dB).
  • holes may be provided in substrates 12, 18 and foam 16 to allow for out-gassing during a fabrication process (e.g. holes may be drilled into the corners of substrates 12, 18 and foam 16 to allow for out-gassing). Such out-gassing holes are provided having a size and shape selected to not impact antenna array performance.
  • an antenna 30 includes a plurality of castellated substrates. As shown, the antenna 30 includes antenna elements on an upper substrate 32a as well as several intermediate substrates 32b-32N between the upper substrate and a ground plane 34.
  • the ground plane may serve as a ground plane for radiators on both the upper level and the intermediate substrates 32a-32N.
  • the radiators) and openings 22 on the substrates 32a - 32N are selected having different shapes and castellation patterns.
  • substrate 32a is provided having generally circular openings in an X-castellation pattern while substrates 32a - 32N are provided having a cross-shape and are provided between each antenna element in a grid castellation pattern.
  • antenna arrays may include at least one non-castellated substrate.
  • non-castellated substrate For example, in the antenna of Fig. 4 instead of having all castellated substrates it would be possible to include a single non-castellated substrate.
  • the radiators on the different substrates may ail be the same type of radiator, in other embodiments, however, it may be desirable of necessary to use different types of radiators on the various substrates.
  • each substrate 32a-32N is castellated may be selected to improve, and ideally optimize, the antenna array for weight reduction without adversely impacting antenna performance. In some instances it may be possible to enhance one or more antenna performance characteristics over a limited frequency range and/or a limited scan range (e.g. by selecting a castellation pattern or shape of openings which tunes antenna performance).
  • a patch antenna array may be provided from one or more castellated substrates having one or more radiating structures (e.g. patch antenna elements) disposed thereon.
  • a patch antenna array is provided from two or more castellated substrates with each having one or more radiating structures disposed thereon.
  • a stacked path antenna array includes a non- castellated substrate having one or more patch elements disposed thereon and one or more castellated substrates having one or more patch elements disposed thereon.
  • the non-castellated substrate may be disposed over the one or more castellated substrates, in some embodiments, one or more castellated substrates may be disposed over the non-castellated substrate. In some embodiments, the non-castellated substrate may be disposed between one or more castellated substrates.
  • a stacked path antenna array includes a plurality of non-castellated substrates having one or more patch elements disposed thereon and a plurality of castellated substrates having one or more patch elements disposed thereon.
  • the plurality of non-castellated substrates may be disposed over the plurality of castellated substrates.
  • the plurality of castellated substrates may be disposed over the plurality of non-castellated substrate.
  • at least some of the non-castellated substrate may be disposed between one or more castellated substrates.
  • at least some of the castellated substrates may be disposed between one or more of the non-castellated substrates.
  • the non-castellated substrates may be interleaved with the plurality of castellated substrates (see Fig. 5).
  • Such stacked patch antenna array structures are capable of operation over a bandwidth which is wider than a single level antenna with little or no increase in physical size.
  • the antenna elements used in the patch antenna array may be configured for operation in different frequency bands and/or different polarizations.
  • the stacked path antenna array includes a non- castellated substrate disposed over a castellated substrate with each of the substrates having one or more patch antenna elements disposed thereon.
  • the castellated substrate is disposed over a ground plane.
  • the terms "optimal,'' optimized,” and the like do not necessarily refer to the best possible configuration of an antenna to achieve a desired goaf over alt possible configurations, but can refer to the best

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L'invention concerne un réseau d'antennes de circuit imprimé comprenant au moins un substrat crénelé. L'invention concerne également un réseau d'antennes patch empilées ayant au moins un substrat crénelé. L'au moins un substrat crénelé a des première et seconde surfaces opposées et un premier réseau d'éléments d'antenne disposés sur une première surface parmi les première et seconde surfaces de l'au moins un substrat crénelé.
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