Band-Pass and Band-Stop Filter Frequency Selective Surface with Harmonic Suppression

Abstract

This study investigated a frequency-selective surface (FSS) that is used to suppress harmonics affecting the performance and accuracy of radar systems. One side of the FSS features a metal grid structure, and when converted into an equivalent circuit model, it exhibits the characteristics of a band-pass filter with an L and C parallel structure. The other side of the FSS features a metallic loop structure and when represented as an equivalent circuit model, it exhibits the characteristics of a band-stop filter with an L and C series structure. The reflection coefficient (S11) and transmission coefficient (S21) of the FSS designed based on theory are compared using a CST studio suite and Keysight’s Advanced Design System. In addition, the transmission coefficients are verified through actual measurements, wherein the measured transmission coefficient is −0.1 dB at 3.0 GHz and approximately −50 dB at the harmonic frequency of 6.0 GHz. The designed FSS is attached to an actual radar system, and the 2D radiation pattern and maximum gain are measured during steering in boresight, azimuth (30∘) and elevation (30∘) directions. At 3.0 GHz, the maximum gain in boresight is 17.25 dB without the FSS and 17.12 dB with the FSS. At 6.0 GHz, the maximum gain is 12.79 dB without the FSS and 2.69 dB with the FSS. At 3.0 GHz, the maximum gain during azimuth steering is 16.13 dB without the FSS and 16.68 dB with the FSS, and the maximum gain during elevation steering is 15.74 dB without the FSS and 15.90 dB with the FSS.