Title :
Artificial dielectrics for mobile antenna design
Author :
Ozdemir, T. ; Sabet, K.F. ; Frantzis, P. ; Chan, T. ; Sarabandi, K. ; Katehi, L.P.B. ; Harvey, J.F.
Author_Institution :
EMAG Technol. Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Abstract :
This paper proposes a reliable method of designing an index profile and a cost-effective way of realizing it. The approach involves introducing vertical air voids inside a uniform host dielectric, the shape, size and density of which are optimized to achieve the given profile.
Keywords :
dielectric-loaded antennas; mobile antennas; permittivity; artificial dielectrics; index profile; mobile antenna design; uniform host dielectric; vertical air voids; Coaxial components; Communication systems; Dielectric constant; Feeds; Impedance; Lenses; Mobile antennas; Packaging; Permittivity; Resonance;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2001. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7070-8
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2001.958884
