Abstract
An improved rear-radiating coaxial waveguide feed is described with application to small compact antennas. The antenna feed comprises a coaxial waveguide radiator with a center conductor extending to the reflector vertex. A coaxial waveguide operating in the TE//1 //1 mode is excited by circular waveguide. The radiation pattern is modified by adjusting the length of the cup rim, or by using a coaxial slot. The various regions may be dielectric-loaded, providing increased design flexibility as well as mechanical support for the cup.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 79-82 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest) |
| Publication status | Published - 1986 |
| Externally published | Yes |