Customer premise antenna design for LMDS applications

Abstract

This paper focuses on the design of customer premise equipment (CPE) antennas for Local Multipoint Distribution Services (LMDS). An overview of LMDS systems and applications is presented as an introduction followed by specific requirements of a CPE antenna. These requirements include electrical performance issues, such as FCC and ETSI regulations, aesthetic values of the antenna, as well as mechanical and environmental considerations. Potential solutions are given, with specifics including cost issues, performance limitations, and high volume production issues. Specific design considerations are presented for a slotted array, single reflector, and dual reflector antennas.