Title :
Magnetised microstrip antenna with pattern control
Author :
Henderson, A. ; James, J.R.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. Eng. & Sci., R. Mil. Coll. of Sci., Swindon
fDate :
1/7/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Measured results are given for a novel microstrip antenna with in-built pattern control capabilities. The antenna element consists of a metal path etched onto alumina substrate with a thick ferrite overlay, which is then magnetised by a permanent magnet. H-plane patterns showing a 30° scan are given and a simple analysis of this new device explains the principal mechanisms involved
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; directive antennas; ferrites; manganese compounds; microstrip antennas; scanning antennas; zinc compounds; 30° scan; Al2O3; H-plane patterns; Mn7-xZnxFe2O4; alumina substrate; analysis; beam steering; ferrite loaded microstrip antenna; in-built pattern control capabilities; magnetised microstrip antenna; metal path; microstrip antenna with pattern control; operation; permanent magnet; robust; thick ferrite overlay;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
