Progress on Single-Feed Quality Wideband Linear Wire Array

• Published in: Telecom (Basel) Vol. 5; no. 4; pp. 977 - 991
• Main Authors: Chi, Lidong, Xie, Lingxiao, Weng, Zibin, Qi, Yihong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 02.10.2024
• ISSN: 2673-4001; 2673-4001
• DOI: 10.3390/telecom5040049

This paper presents the latest developments regarding the single-feed Quality Wideband Linear (QWL) wire array antenna, known for its broadband and high-gain electromagnetic characteristics and robust design. A systematic review of recent advances in relation to the QWL antenna is provided, covering its driven element, director, reflector, low common-mode current interference connector, and array series-feed configuration. For the first time, an analytical expression and a quick design formula for the input impedance of the QWL antenna’s driven element, the linear Wideband High-gain Electromagnetic Structure (WHEMS) antenna, are presented. Theoretical analysis demonstrates the potential for broadband performance using the WHEMS antenna. The rugged design of the QWL array antenna offers engineering advantages such as simple feeding, low wind resistance, a lightweight construction, low cost, and structural robustness. The QWL antenna has already found applications in various industrial sectors, with potential for broader use in the future, contributing to further advancements in antenna technology.