MEMS reconfigurable antennas

被引:11
作者
Chiao, JC [1 ]
Cheng, SY
Chang, JJL
Chio, IM
Kang, YS
Hayasaka, J
机构
[1] Chorum Technol, Richardson, TX 75081 USA
[2] Univ Hawaii Manoa, Microwave & Millimeterwave Res Lab, Honolulu, HI 96822 USA
[3] Univ Wisconsin, Madison, WI USA
[4] Raytheon Syst, El Segundo, CA USA
关键词
MEMS; reconfigurable antennas; RF switches;
D O I
10.1002/mmce.1038
中图分类号
TP39 [计算机的应用];
学科分类号
081203 ; 0835 ;
摘要
New architectures for microelectromechanical system (MEMS) reconfigurable Vee-antennas and RF switches are presented. The planar antenna structure can be dynamically reconfigured to steer the radiation beam or change the shape of the beam using electrically-controlled microactuators. The radiation patterns and antenna impedance were investigated with a 17.5 GHz MEMS Vee-antenna for proof-of-concept. The beam steering and shaping capabilities have been demonstrated. A derrick-type RF switch, suitable for T/R module applications, was also investigated. The derrick-type switches have potentials to provide high isolation and low insertion losses. (C) 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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页码:301 / 309
页数:9
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