Real-time programmable coding metasurface antenna for multibeam switching and scanning

doi:10.1088/1674-1056/ac80b2

中国物理B ›› 2022, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (9): 90704-090704.doi: 10.1088/1674-1056/ac80b2

Real-time programmable coding metasurface antenna for multibeam switching and scanning

Jia-Yu Yu(余佳宇), Qiu-Rong Zheng(郑秋容)^†, Bin Zhang(张斌), Jie He(贺杰), Xiang-Ming Hu(胡湘明), and Jie Liu(刘杰)

Information and Navigation College, Air Force Engineering University, Xi'an 710077, China

收稿日期:2022-04-27 修回日期:2022-04-27 接受日期:2022-07-13 出版日期:2022-08-19 发布日期:2022-08-30
通讯作者: Qiu-Rong Zheng E-mail:zqr1620@sina.com

Real-time programmable coding metasurface antenna for multibeam switching and scanning

Jia-Yu Yu(余佳宇), Qiu-Rong Zheng(郑秋容)^†, Bin Zhang(张斌), Jie He(贺杰), Xiang-Ming Hu(胡湘明), and Jie Liu(刘杰)

Information and Navigation College, Air Force Engineering University, Xi'an 710077, China

Received:2022-04-27 Revised:2022-04-27 Accepted:2022-07-13 Online:2022-08-19 Published:2022-08-30
Contact: Qiu-Rong Zheng E-mail:zqr1620@sina.com

摘要/Abstract

摘要： Novel electromagnetic wave modulation by programmable dynamic metasurface promotes the device design freedom, while multibeam antennas have sparked tremendous interest in wireless communications. A programmable coding antenna based on active metasurface elements (AMSEs) is proposed in this study, allowing scanning and state switching of multiple beams in real time. To obtain the planar array phase distribution in quick response, the aperture field superposition and discretization procedures are investigated. Without the need for a massive algorithm or elaborate design, this electronically controlled antenna with integrated radiation and phase-shift functions can flexibly manipulate the scattering state of multiple beams under field-programmable gate array (FPGA) control. Simulation and experimental results show that the multiple directional beams dynamically generated in the metasurface upper half space have good radiation performance, with the main lobe directions closely matching the predesigned angles. This metasurface antenna has great potential for future applications in multitarget radar, satellite navigation, and reconfigurable intelligent metasurfaces.

关键词: programmable coding metasurface, multibeam modulation, real-time control, antenna

Abstract: Novel electromagnetic wave modulation by programmable dynamic metasurface promotes the device design freedom, while multibeam antennas have sparked tremendous interest in wireless communications. A programmable coding antenna based on active metasurface elements (AMSEs) is proposed in this study, allowing scanning and state switching of multiple beams in real time. To obtain the planar array phase distribution in quick response, the aperture field superposition and discretization procedures are investigated. Without the need for a massive algorithm or elaborate design, this electronically controlled antenna with integrated radiation and phase-shift functions can flexibly manipulate the scattering state of multiple beams under field-programmable gate array (FPGA) control. Simulation and experimental results show that the multiple directional beams dynamically generated in the metasurface upper half space have good radiation performance, with the main lobe directions closely matching the predesigned angles. This metasurface antenna has great potential for future applications in multitarget radar, satellite navigation, and reconfigurable intelligent metasurfaces.

Key words: programmable coding metasurface, multibeam modulation, real-time control, antenna

中图分类号: (Computer modeling and simulation)

07.05.Tp

03.65.Vf (Phases: geometric; dynamic or topological) 41.20.Jb (Electromagnetic wave propagation; radiowave propagation)

Jia-Yu Yu(余佳宇), Qiu-Rong Zheng(郑秋容)^†, Bin Zhang(张斌), Jie He(贺杰), Xiang-Ming Hu(胡湘明), and Jie Liu(刘杰). Real-time programmable coding metasurface antenna for multibeam switching and scanning[J]. 中国物理B, 2022, 31(9): 90704-090704.

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