Signal distribution network

A method for distributing a signal through a distribution network for an N-port antenna arrangement, the method comprising:

• receiving at least one input signal and splitting the at least one input signal into N/2 output signals by first circuitry utilizing reconfigurable phase shifting elements and hybrid couplers in matrix formation, where N is an even number than 2;
• selectively directing the N/2 output signals through switching circuitry so as to provide the N/2 output signals of the first circuitry as N/2 input signals to second circuitry by control circuitry;
• and
• splitting the N/2 input signals into N output signals and providing each of the N output signals to a respective antenna port by the second circuitry.

A non-transitory computer readable storage medium comprising computer program instructions that, when executed by a processing unit of a control circuitry, causes a signal distribution network for an N-port antenna arrangement to:

• receive at least one input signal and split the at least one input signal into N/2 output signals by first circuitry of the signal distribution network, the first circuitry comprising reconfigurable phase shifting elements and hybrid couplers in matrix formation, where N is an even number greater than 2;
• selectively direct the N/2 output signals through switching circuitry of the signal distribution network so as to provide the N/2 output signals of the first circuitry as N/2 input signals to second circuitry of the signal distribution network;
• and
• split the N/2 input signals into N output signals and provide each of the N output signals to a respective antenna port by the second circuitry.