Combination of antennas and solar cells for satellite communications

Authors
Vaccaro, S Torres, P Mosig, JR Shah, A Skrivervik, AK Zurcher, JF de Maagt, P Gerlach, L
Citation
S. Vaccaro et al., Combination of antennas and solar cells for satellite communications, MICROW OPT, 29(1), 2001, pp. 11-16
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Optics & Acoustics
Journal title
MICROWAVE AND OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
ISSN journal
08952477 → ACNP
Volume
29
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
11 - 16
Database
ISI
SICI code
0895-2477(20010405)29:1<11:COAASC>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
A new principle of antenna-combining amorphous silicon solar cells and prin ted patches is presented. The antenna is designed, taking into account the solar cells that provide power to an MMIC amplifier. A 2 x 4 antenna array is presented, working at a frequency of 3.76 GHz with a bandwidth of 16% an d a gain of 13 dBi (passive) and up to 30 dBi (active). The a(-)Si:H solar cells supply 5 V and 100 mW at AM1.5. (C) 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.