Design of 60-GHz Circular-Polarization Antenna Array in Glass-IPD for Monostatic Radar MMICs

Wei Kuo Cheng, Chia Chan Chang, Tsung Heng Tsai

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Abstract

In this work, a 60-GHz 2× 2 circular-polarization (CP) antenna array is newly proposed for the applications of monostatic radar systems. Due to the nature of a reverse sense of rotation when the radar signal is backscattered from metal surfaces or biological objects, the proposed antenna array is designed to retain its reciprocity but with reverse polarization. The good isolation between TX/RX can be thus achieved without using the circulator in the system. This proposed antenna consists of a 2× 2 path antenna array and a feeding network. The circuit was implemented using glass-based integrated passive device (IPD) technology with chip size as 4.065× 4.065 mm2. The results demonstrate that the high isolation of 42 dB can be achieved at 62.4 GHz. This work provides a feasible solution for radar MMICs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE International Symposium on Radio-Frequency Integration Technology, RFIT 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538659717
DOIs
StatePublished - 5 Nov 2018
Event2018 IEEE International Symposium on Radio-Frequency Integration Technology, RFIT 2018 - Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 15 Aug 201817 Aug 2018

Publication series

Name2018 IEEE International Symposium on Radio-Frequency Integration Technology, RFIT 2018

Conference

Conference2018 IEEE International Symposium on Radio-Frequency Integration Technology, RFIT 2018
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne
Period15/08/1817/08/18

Keywords

  • antenna array
  • circular polarization
  • glass-based integrated passive device
  • monostatic radar

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