Decoupling of Isosceles Triangular Array by Loaded Parasitic Element in Combination With Decoupling and Matching Network

In this paper, decoupling of a compact isosceles triangular array is performed by a hybrid method consisting of loaded parasitic element (LPE) in combination with decoupling and matching network (DMN). By introducing a reactively loaded parasitic element at a suitable position on the axis of symmetr...

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Main Authors: Chi Zhang, Yong-Chang Jiao, Jingxuan Wen, Yang-Dong Yan, Zibin Weng
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Published: IEEE 2021-01-01
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Online Access:https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9527047/
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author Chi Zhang
Yong-Chang Jiao
Jingxuan Wen
Yang-Dong Yan
Zibin Weng
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Yong-Chang Jiao
Jingxuan Wen
Yang-Dong Yan
Zibin Weng
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description In this paper, decoupling of a compact isosceles triangular array is performed by a hybrid method consisting of loaded parasitic element (LPE) in combination with decoupling and matching network (DMN). By introducing a reactively loaded parasitic element at a suitable position on the axis of symmetry of the isosceles triangle, not only are the mutual couplings between the element at the vertex and the two elements on the base eliminated but also the circuit parameters of the base elements are well prepared for a DMN of a simpler form. Thus, the impedance matching of the vertex element and the decoupling and matching of the base elements can be implemented independently. The DMN of base elements comprises two impedance-transforming sections (ITS) and a <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\pi $ </tex-math></inline-formula>-shaped neutralization section (NS). The ITSs inserted between the antennas and NS convert the self-conductance to the system admittance and the trans-conductance to zero. The trans-susceptance is then compensated through the main line of the NS independently, and self-susceptance is canceled out by adjusting the tapped stubs subsequently. With all the explicit formulas derived, the design is systematic and straightforward. The presented compact isosceles triangular array with element separations of <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$0.1\lambda $ </tex-math></inline-formula> and <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$0.2\lambda $ </tex-math></inline-formula> is fabricated and measured. The results show that sound isolation of 35 dB and return loss of 21 dB is obtained with ECCs less than 0.02, validating the effectiveness of the hybrid decoupling technique.
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spelling doaj.art-a2ecaf42b4f24f8b8ac84570b83cf36f2022-12-21T22:30:45ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362021-01-01912213812214610.1109/ACCESS.2021.31095879527047Decoupling of Isosceles Triangular Array by Loaded Parasitic Element in Combination With Decoupling and Matching NetworkChi Zhang0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3648-5882Yong-Chang Jiao1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7936-7355Jingxuan Wen2Yang-Dong Yan3https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-5711Zibin Weng4https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9010-3203National Key Laboratory of Antennas and Microwave Technology, Xidian University, Xi&#x2019;an, ChinaNational Key Laboratory of Antennas and Microwave Technology, Xidian University, Xi&#x2019;an, ChinaNational Key Laboratory of Antennas and Microwave Technology, Xidian University, Xi&#x2019;an, ChinaNational Key Laboratory of Antennas and Microwave Technology, Xidian University, Xi&#x2019;an, ChinaNational Key Laboratory of Antennas and Microwave Technology, Xidian University, Xi&#x2019;an, ChinaIn this paper, decoupling of a compact isosceles triangular array is performed by a hybrid method consisting of loaded parasitic element (LPE) in combination with decoupling and matching network (DMN). By introducing a reactively loaded parasitic element at a suitable position on the axis of symmetry of the isosceles triangle, not only are the mutual couplings between the element at the vertex and the two elements on the base eliminated but also the circuit parameters of the base elements are well prepared for a DMN of a simpler form. Thus, the impedance matching of the vertex element and the decoupling and matching of the base elements can be implemented independently. The DMN of base elements comprises two impedance-transforming sections (ITS) and a <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\pi $ </tex-math></inline-formula>-shaped neutralization section (NS). The ITSs inserted between the antennas and NS convert the self-conductance to the system admittance and the trans-conductance to zero. The trans-susceptance is then compensated through the main line of the NS independently, and self-susceptance is canceled out by adjusting the tapped stubs subsequently. With all the explicit formulas derived, the design is systematic and straightforward. The presented compact isosceles triangular array with element separations of <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$0.1\lambda $ </tex-math></inline-formula> and <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$0.2\lambda $ </tex-math></inline-formula> is fabricated and measured. The results show that sound isolation of 35 dB and return loss of 21 dB is obtained with ECCs less than 0.02, validating the effectiveness of the hybrid decoupling technique.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9527047/Decoupling and matching networkmutual couplingparasitic elementtriangular array
spellingShingle Chi Zhang
Yong-Chang Jiao
Jingxuan Wen
Yang-Dong Yan
Zibin Weng
Decoupling of Isosceles Triangular Array by Loaded Parasitic Element in Combination With Decoupling and Matching Network
IEEE Access
Decoupling and matching network
mutual coupling
parasitic element
triangular array
title Decoupling of Isosceles Triangular Array by Loaded Parasitic Element in Combination With Decoupling and Matching Network
title_full Decoupling of Isosceles Triangular Array by Loaded Parasitic Element in Combination With Decoupling and Matching Network
title_fullStr Decoupling of Isosceles Triangular Array by Loaded Parasitic Element in Combination With Decoupling and Matching Network
title_full_unstemmed Decoupling of Isosceles Triangular Array by Loaded Parasitic Element in Combination With Decoupling and Matching Network
title_short Decoupling of Isosceles Triangular Array by Loaded Parasitic Element in Combination With Decoupling and Matching Network
title_sort decoupling of isosceles triangular array by loaded parasitic element in combination with decoupling and matching network
topic Decoupling and matching network
mutual coupling
parasitic element
triangular array
url https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9527047/
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