Simulation of a transmitarray dual-band antenna for 20/30 GHz satellite communications
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https://doi.org/10.37135/ns.01.17.07Keywords:
Antenna, Satellite communication, Dual band, Simulation, TransmitarrayAbstract
This study aimed to design and simulate a dual-band transmitarray antenna for satellite communications in the 20 GHz and 30 GHz bands to improve directive gain performance and reduce fabrication costs. The hypothesis was that an interleaved unit cell structure can allow phase-independent manipulation in both frequency bands. A multilayer unit cell model was developed using HFSS software to validate this hypothesis. The cell was designed with cross slots and metallic elements strategically distributed on Arlon AD410 dielectric substrates. Different geometrical parameters were simulated to obtain a phase variation close to 360° with acceptable transmission coefficients in both bands. The results showed a functional decoupling between bands and a maximum gain of 23.85 dB at 20 GHz and 15.42 dB at 30 GHz, with respective efficiencies of 38% and 18%. The proposed architecture achieved a 33% array structural decrease compared to a single-band design, maintaining directivity and reducing coupling losses. This finding is significant because it offers a compact and economical solution compared to more complex technologies like phased arrays.
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