Mutual Coupling Reduction Using Meta-Structures for Wideband, Dual-Polarized, and High-Density Patch Arrays

A mutual coupling reduction strategy that employs meta-structures is introduced for wideband, dual-polarized, high-density, planar, and patch antenna arrays. The meta-structures consist of two types of resonators: grounded capacitively loaded loops (GCLLs) and <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\pi$ </tex-math></inline-formula>-shaped elements. By incorporating the meta-structures into the array configuration, the isolation levels between adjacent radiating elements in both the E- and H-planes orientations are improved by as much as 7.15 dB. The surface current distribution behaviors of the array with only the GCLLs and with only the <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\pi$ </tex-math></inline-formula>-shaped elements are investigated thoroughly to explain the mutual coupling reduction mechanisms. A proof-of-concept array was constructed and tests were performed that validate the reported design principles and simulation results.

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