Single feed proximity coupled circularly polarized microstrip monofilar Archimedean spiral antenna array

The analysis is presented for a microstrip feed proximity coupled monofilar Archimedean spiral four-element antenna array. Interactions between the microstrip corporate feed and the radiating elements are rigorously included. Results demonstrate that circular polarization can be achieved with proper spiral arm length. Polarization of either sense is controlled by the location of the feedline. The 3-dB axial ratio (AR) and voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) bandwidths are 9%. The antenna is small (2R//spl lambda//sub 0/=0.33) and the interelement spacing is 0.51/spl lambda//sub 0/. The microstrip feed produces a completely planar antenna system, which is compatible with microwave integrated circuits (MIC) and monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMIC).