Omnidirectional microstrip patch antenna with reconfigurable pattern and polarisation

被引:13
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作者
Narbudowicz, Adam [1 ]
Bao, Xiulong [2 ]
Ammann, Max James [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Dublin Trinity Coll, CTVR Telecommun Res Ctr, Dublin 2, Ireland
[2] Dublin Inst Technol, Antenna & High Frequency Res Ctr, Dublin 8, Ireland
关键词
DESIGN;
D O I
10.1049/iet-map.2013.0665
中图分类号
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
An omnidirectional microstrip patch antenna, capable of reconfiguring both polarisation and radiation pattern is proposed. It operates with two orthogonal +/- 45 degrees slanted linear polarisations and can produce two dipole-like radiation patterns, providing 360 degrees coverage in either the horizontal or elevation plane. With appropriate steering, this enables a single antenna to provide full spherical coverage for any polarisation. The reconfiguration is realised by phase shifting, thus does not require switching elements, such as microelectromechanical system or pin diodes embedded into antenna. The basic principles of operation are discussed and validated by numerical and measured data.
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页码:872 / 877
页数:6
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