Title :
Crosspolar performance of annular-ring microstrip antenna with novel mode suppression
Author :
Nume, N.S. ; Langley, Richard J.
Author_Institution :
Electron. Eng. Labs., Kent Univ., Canterbury, UK
fDate :
5/11/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The crosspolarisation of annular-ring microstrip patches resonating in the TM12 mode is discussed. It is shown that circumferential slots within the rings can suppress other modes and improve the radiated crosspolarisation levels.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; electromagnetic wave polarisation; microstrip antennas; TM 12 mode; annular-ring; circumferential slots; crosspolar performance; microstrip antenna; microwave antenna; mode suppression; radiated crosspolarisation levels; radiation patterns; resonating patches;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19890444