Modeling and Analysis of Millimeter-Wave Frequency Scanned Antenna Array
Open Access
Author:
Smith, Andrew
Area of Honors:
Electrical Engineering
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
Document Type:
Thesis
Thesis Supervisors:
Wooram Lee, Thesis Supervisor Julio Urbina, Thesis Honors Advisor
Keywords:
Antenna Array Frequency Scanned Array mmWave
Abstract:
The implementation of a frequency scanned antenna array architecture to millimeter wave systems allows for a variety of benefits in RF system design. This thesis looks to implement a frequency scanned antenna array design with an input frequency scanning from 25-35 GHz and LO frequency of 120 GHz. Using a simple divider circuit, we are able to create a simplistic system architecture with four antennas. Simulations for this frequency scanned array are done via MATLAB SIMULINK with the RF BLOCKSET model in order to get an accurate and holistic view of its operation. The comprehensive simulations within MATLAB will allow future users to experiment and benchmark their designs of frequency scanned antenna arrays. The simulations will also allow for the development of a printed circuit board design of our specific frequency scanned antenna array. Overall, the applications of this frequency scanned array antenna can be utilized for designing high-quality radar sensing antennas.
