Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

Phillip L Metzen

Arun K Bhattacharyya

Steven S Chan

Juan Rivera

Te Kao Wu

A phased array antenna structure capable of operation at millimeter-wave frequencies and having multiple ring slot radiator elements (). The RF feed structure for each radiator element includes a feed via () extending part-way through a multi-layer structure () on which the radiator elements () are formed and a strip line feed probe () extending from the via () toward the radiator element. A key feature facilitating high-frequency operation is the inclusion of multiple mode suppressors () surrounding the via () and providing a smooth transition from a coaxial mode of RF transmission to a strip line mode of RF transmission. The feed probe () is tailored to provide either a narrow-band or a wideband frequency characteristic.

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Hermosa Beach, CA, United States of America

Phillip L Metzen