Abstract:In order to realize the requirement of wide field of view (FOV) when used to blind zone exploration, collision warning and so on for Vehicleborne millimeter wave radar system, a broad beamwidth microstrip antenna array was designed. The planar microstrip antenna was used for basic radiating element. Antenna array was formed with 3 element to improve the gain. Antenna array was back fed with coaxial cable. With specific feed network, made the ratio of feed power was 05∶1∶05, which improved the gain and suppress the sidelobe level. In addition, the parasitic element and slot were added to the antenna array, which broaden the beam width and improved the impedance matching performance of the antenna. The antenna was verified by 3D electromagnetic simulation software HFSS. The simulation results show that the antenna array can work from 224 to 258 GHz with a maximum gain of 94 dB. The first sidelobe level is lower than -20 dB. The Eplane and Hplane halfpower beamwidth are 49°and 81°, respectively. The overall size of antenna is 175 mm×119 mm×1308 mm. It is useful for planar application and miniaturized of equipment.