Title :
Printed quadrifilar resonant helix antenna with integrated feeding network
Author :
Sharaiha, A. ; Terret, C. ; Blot, J.P.
Author_Institution :
Lab. Antennes & Telecommun., Rennes I Univ.
fDate :
2/13/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A compact printed quadrifilar resonant helix antenna with integrated feeding system is presented. This antenna displays small size, low cost, hemispherical radiation coverage, large bandwidth, good efficiency and good axial ratio
Keywords :
antenna feeds; antenna radiation patterns; helical antennas; microstrip antennas; antenna size; axial ratio; bandwidth; cost; efficiency; hemispherical radiation coverage; integrated feeding network; printed quadrifilar resonant helix antenna;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19970185