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Circularly polarized reflect array using 2-bit phase shifter having initial phase perturbation

  • US 6,351,240 B1
  • Filed: 09/19/2000
  • Issued: 02/26/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/25/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of performing electronic beam steering using a circular patch having a plurality of taps coupled to a plurality of switches, the method comprising:

  • controlling the plurality of switches to short an orthogonal pair of the plurality of taps to provide a phase shift, the taps being arranged on the circular patch to provide identical boundary conditions; and

    selectively performing at least one of receiving a signal and transmitting the signal.

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