Design and implementation of a 2-GHz active integrated antenna

Abstract

This paper presents the design and implementation of a 2-GHz active integrated antenna module. The module comprises a microwave amplifier and a microstrip antenna array. The array comprises two microstrip patch antennas. The module is implemented using the microstrip-line technology. It gives a satisfactory performance. This module can be used in many applications such as active and semi-active seekers, satellite communication, radio altimeters, missile technology, weapon fuzing, manpack equipment, remote sensing, and biomedical radiators.