Application of Taylor Tapering to a Non-linear and Irregular Microstrip Array with Minimum Power Division Ratios

Taylor taper is most commonly used for linear arrays as it was modeled originally for linear arrays. However, it has been used for circular as well as rectangular arrays. In this paper, we show its use for an irregularly shaped array. The array is neither linear nor rectangular and has limited number of elements. Furthermore, a special approach towards the feed network design has been attempted which reduces the power division ratio in the feed network to a significant amount. The simulation results show good side lobe level with good directivity and gain.