Title :
A novel proximity coupled patch antenna for active circuit integration
Author :
Vajha, S. ; Shastry, P.
Author_Institution :
TLC Precision Wafer Technol., Inc, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Abstract :
A novel design and measured results of a proximity coupled (PC) patch antenna for integration with a compact feed network on high dielectric constant, thin substrates are presented. A new type of antenna feed structure is proposed. Measured results with various modified feedlines are summarized. This approach facilitates a circuit designer to select a desired feedline substrate without compromising the radiation characteristics of the antenna in active integrated antenna applications.
Keywords :
active antennas; antenna feeds; microstrip antennas; microstrip circuits; microwave integrated circuits; millimetre wave antennas; millimetre wave integrated circuits; substrates; active circuit integration; active integrated antennas; antenna feed structure; compact feed network; high dielectric constant substrates; proximity coupled patch antenna; radiation characteristics; thin substrates; Active circuits; Antenna feeds; Antenna measurements; Computer networks; Coupling circuits; Dielectric constant; Dielectric substrates; Impedance; Patch antennas; USA Councils;
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.2001.959579
