Dielectric embedded ESPAR (DE-ESPAR) antenna array for wireless communications

被引:89
作者
Lu, JW [1 ]
Ireland, D
Schlub, R
机构
[1] Griffith Univ, Sch Microelect Engn, Brisbane, Qld 411, Australia
[2] Antenova Ltd, Cambridge CB5 8RN, England
关键词
adaptive antennas; dielectric embedded antenna array; parasitic radiator; smart antennas;
D O I
10.1109/TAP.2005.852517
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 novel dielectric embedded electronically steerable passive array radiator (ESPAR) (DE-ESPAR) antenna array for mobile wireless communication terminal is developed by finite element method based numerical modeling technique. The size reduction of the seven-element monopole antenna was accomplished by embedding the array in a cylindrical rod of FIK ceramic complex with a relative permittivity around epsilon(r) = 4.5. Dielectric embedded prototypes of a seven-element ESPAR antenna array were modeled and experimentally characterized. Experimental and numerical results are in good agreement. The optimized antenna produced a horizontal directivity of 5.1 dBi and return loss of 19 dB at 2.48 GHz. An overall volume reduction of 80% and footprint reduction of 50% were achieved.
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页码:2437 / 2443
页数:7
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