Publication Type : Conference Paper
Publisher : Procedia Computer Science, Elsevier.
Source : Procedia Computer Science, Elsevier, Volume 93, p.223-229 (2016)
Keywords : Antenna feeders, Antenna phased arrays, Antenna system, Beam formation, Beam forming networks, Beamforming, Butler matrix, Coupler, Crossover, Electric lines, Individual components, Matrix algebra, Multibeam antennas, Optimized designs, Phase difference, Phase shift, Phase shifters, Phased array systems
Campus : Amritapuri
School : School of Engineering
Department : Electronics and Communication
Year : 2016
Abstract : In phased array system for producing multi-beams, equal power with different phase has to be fed to the antenna system. The necessary phase difference is provided by a digital circulatory or by a transmission line modified as butler matrix. In this paper a 4 x 4 butler matrix using microstrip line is realized for adequate phase difference. Butler matrix consist of a 3 dB coupler, crossovers and phase shifter. 3 dB coupler ensures equal power is fed to the antenna system while crossover maintains signal purity whenever transmission lines overlap. Phase shifter provides necessary phase shift need for beam formation in desired direction. Each of these devices is analyzed separately using ANSYS HFSS and optimized design is fabricated and tested. The optimized designs of individual components is combined together to realize the butler matrix. © 2016 Published by Elsevier B.V.
Cite this Research Publication : V. M. Jayakrishnan, Dr. Sreedevi K Menon, J., M., and J., J., “Realization of Butlermatrix for Beamforming in Phased Array System”, in Procedia Computer Science, 2016, vol. 93, pp. 223-229