Publication
- Dual-Polarized, Lightweight, and Conformal L-band Antenna Array with RFSoC for UAV Platforms
A dual-polarized, conformal, and lightweight 4×4 L-band antenna array tailored for unmanned aerial vehicle applications is proposed. The array is fabricated using stacked copper-cladded polyimide films and PF-4 foam layers, making it well-suited for weight-constrained airborne platforms. In the flat configuration, the antenna has a bandwidth of 1.17–1.32 GHz, cross-polarization levels better than 24 dB, a gain of approximately 19.9 dBi at 1.25 GHz, and stable radiation patterns across the operating band. RFSoC integration allows real-time phase control of each element, enabling beamforming and directional radiation in both flat and conformal configurations.
Researcher/Author:
Xunlei Wang, Mohammad Ameen, Peizhuo Yang, Gong Chen, Koen Mouthaan
Name of Conference:
2025 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC)
Date of Conference: 2-5 December 2025
Conference Location: Jeju, Republic of Korea
Published in: IEEE Xplore
Date Added : 18 February 2026
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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1109/APMC65046.2025.11378089