Frequency Diverse Arrays (FDAs) vs. Phased Arrays: On the Application of FDAs for Secure Wireless Communications

Abstract

Application of range-angle focusing frequency diverse array (FDA) for secure wireless communication has been proposed in recent years. However, it can be proven that the FDAs are not suitable for secure wireless communication and the same properties of the focusing FDA can be obtained by using traditional phased arrays, more effectively. Besides, in this paper, it is indicated that FDAs are not good candidates for constructing time-variant focusing beampatterns, while constructing time-invariant focusing beampatterns is impossible at all. Furthermore, some incorrect considerations about the FDAs are highlighted.