A varactor-tuned active-integrated antenna using slot antenna

被引:20
作者
Choi, DH [1 ]
Park, SO [1 ]
机构
[1] Sch Engn Informat & Commun Univ, Taejon, South Korea
来源
IEEE ANTENNAS AND WIRELESS PROPAGATION LETTERS | 2005年 / 4卷
关键词
microstrip; slot antenna; varactor-tuned active antenna;
D O I
10.1109/LAWP.2005.850799
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
A varactor-tuned active antenna which consists of a series feedback voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) and a well matched slot antenna is proposed. The fabricated antenna shows stable oscillation at 5.8 GHz band, and the frequency varied from 5.73 to 5.97 GHz, with less than 1.28 dB of amplitude deviation over the frequency range. Since the fabricated active antenna is a simple structure where the operating frequency can be easily tuned through the varactor diode, it may be used as an element in phase-shifterless beam scanning systems. In addition, a capacitor for dc blocking is not necessary due to isolation between the active and radiating element.
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页码:191 / 193
页数:3
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