Fast and Accurate Near-Field Calibration Method for Phased Array Antennas

Xin Jin, Shuai Wang, Yujie Lin, Xiangyuan Bu, Jianping An

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Abstract

The near-field calibration can be performed indoors, avoiding to be affected by the environment and security concerns which makes it has important research value. Nevertheless, the application is limited by the calibration efficiency and precision. A near-field calibration method based on code division multiple-Access (CDMA) scheme is proposed in this paper to decrease calibration time and improve the calibration precision. In the proposed method, the calibrating signal associated with each antenna is distinguished by a unique spread-spectrum code sequence instead of the continuous wave (CW). The relationship between calibration accuracy and signal to noise ratio (SNR) is obtained by derivation, and the simulation results verify the correctness of theoretical derivation results. If the SNR is higher than 15dB, the calibration accuracy of the amplitude/phase can reach 0.1 decibel (dB) and 1 degree (deg), respectively. The proposed method can be good applied to the large-scale phased array antennas calibration.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 10th International Conference on Wireless Communications and Signal Processing, WCSP 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538661192
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Nov 2018
Event10th International Conference on Wireless Communications and Signal Processing, WCSP 2018 - Hangzhou, China
Duration: 18 Oct 201820 Oct 2018

Publication series

Name2018 10th International Conference on Wireless Communications and Signal Processing, WCSP 2018

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Wireless Communications and Signal Processing, WCSP 2018
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHangzhou
Period18/10/1820/10/18

Keywords

  • code division multiple-Access(CDMA)
  • near-field calibration
  • phased array antennas
  • spread-spectrum communication

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