A Single-Layer Reflect-Transmit-Array Antenna With Polarization-Dependent Operation

In this paper, a novel low-profile, dual-polarized reflect-transmit-array antenna is proposed to independently control the forward and backward beams. A single-layer polarization-dependent element is designed with 0.1 λ0-thickness at 10 GHz, which comprises only two layers of metal patches printed on a dielectric substrate and two metallized vias. Through changing the polarization direction of the incident wave, the operating mode of the proposed array can be easily shifted among reflection mode, reflection-transmission mode, as well as transmission mode. To verify the design concept, a circular reflect-transmit-array (D = 250 mm) is designed, fabricated, and measured. The measured results indicate a 1 dB bandwidth of 17% (9.8-11.5 GHz) in reflection mode and a measured peak gain of 24.2 dB at 10.5 GHz. Moreover, a 1 dB bandwidth of 6% (9.7-10.3 GHz) can be achieved in transmission mode, and the measured peak gain is 24.6 dB at 10 GHz. The results prove that the proposed design is promising for bidirectional wireless communication applications.