Title :
A novel center-slot-fed suspended plate antenna
Author :
Chen, Zhi Ning ; Chia, M.Y.W.
Author_Institution :
Inst. for Infocomm Res., Singapore, Singapore
fDate :
6/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper describes a novel broadband suspended plate antenna with enhanced radiation performances, which is centrally fed by a balance-like feeding structure. The design consideration is discussed, and measured results are presented. The parametric studies are also included.
Keywords :
antenna feeds; antenna radiation patterns; antenna testing; broadband antennas; electromagnetic wave polarisation; microstrip antennas; slot antennas; balance-like feeding structure; broadband antenna; center-slot-fed antenna; enhanced radiation performance; measured results; polarization; suspended plate antenna; Antenna feeds; Antenna measurements; Antenna radiation patterns; Antennas and propagation; Bandwidth; Broadband antennas; Gain measurement; Impedance; Microstrip antennas; Probes;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAP.2003.814001
