Abstract
In this paper, the design constraints that are required for a Rotman lens to realize discrete Fourier transform (DFT) amplitude and phase functionality are derived. A Fourier Rotman lens has been designed, fabricated and validated. The amplitude and phase response and the array pattern based on the CST™ results are validated with the theoretical DFT results. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first Fourier Rotman lens to be fabricated and validated. The solution provided replaces multilayer Butler matrix solutions with a simple single layer microstrip technology.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Microwave Conference (EuMC), 2012 42nd European |
| Place of Publication | Amsterdam |
| Pages | 715-718 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-2-87487-026-2 |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2012 |