Title :
Characteristics of the equilateral triangular patch antenna
Author :
Lee, Kai-Fong ; Luk, Kwai-Man ; Dahele, Jashwant S.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Toledo Univ., OH, USA
fDate :
11/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The results of a comprehensive analysis of this antenna based on the cavity model with a coaxial feed source are given. The theoretical formulas are given, and the characteristics obtained from them are presented, including radiation patterns, percentages of power radiated, total Q-factors, input impedances, and their variations with feed position. A number of disagreements with previously published results are noted. The theoretical and experimental results are compared. The results of the comparison indicate that the equilateral triangular patch can be designed to function as a triple frequency antenna. A method for correcting for the nonperfect magnetic wall is suggested
Keywords :
Q-factor; antenna radiation patterns; antenna theory; electric impedance; microstrip antennas; cavity model; coaxial feed source; equilateral triangular patch; input impedances; microstrip antenna; patch antenna; percentage radiated power; radiation patterns; total Q-factors; triple frequency antenna; Antenna feeds; Antenna radiation patterns; Antenna theory; Coaxial components; Geometrical optics; Impedance; Patch antennas; Q factor; Resonant frequency; Solid modeling;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
