A C-band center-fed compact reflector antenna with dual linear polarization over a bandwidth of 25% is presented. To achieve this bandwidth, the feed uses a square waveguide, a polycarbonate neck, and a hat sub-reflector. The gain of the antenna is between 29 dBi and 32 dBi over the frequency range of 5–6.4 GHz. The main objective of the presented work is to extend the operating bandwidth of the high-gain antenna while keeping the structure of the feed as simple as possible. Measured antenna patterns, gain vs. frequency, cross polarization vs. frequency, and S-parameters of the feed are presented.
Researcher/Author: Su Yee Aye , Peng Khiang Tan , Tse Tong Chia , Sigurd Huber, and Koen Mouthaan