Title :
A quad-band Loop PIFA antenna for wireless applications
Author :
Wang, Dong ; Geyi Wen ; Rao, Qinjiang ; Pecen, Mark
Author_Institution :
Res. In Motion Ltd., Waterloo, ON
Abstract :
In this paper, a novel antenna structure called loop planar inverted F antenna (LPIFA) is proposed. The proposed antenna offers a quad-band operation for GSM 800/900/1800/1900 wireless communication applications. The simulation and measurement validate the proposed design.
Keywords :
broadband antennas; cellular radio; loop antennas; planar inverted-F antennas; GSM 800/900/1800/1900 wireless communication; quad-band loop planar inverted F antenna; quad-band operation; Antenna measurements; Antenna radiation patterns; Antennas and propagation; Bandwidth; Broadband antennas; Coaxial cables; Microstrip antennas; Mobile antennas; Patch antennas; Resonant frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Automation Congress, 2008. WAC 2008. World
Conference_Location :
Hawaii, HI
Print_ISBN :
978-1-889335-38-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-889335-37-7
