Title :
A novel compact antenna with a low profile demonstrated on embedded wafer level packaging (EMWLP) technology
Author :
Ying, Lim Ying ; David, Ho Soon Wee ; Choong, Chong Ser ; Pa, Myo Ei Pa ; Guan, Lim Teck
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Microelectron., A*STAR (Agency for Sci., Technol. & Res.), Singapore, Singapore
Abstract :
In an RF front-end module, the reduction of the antenna size is a challenge since it is dependent on the frequency of operation. In this paper, a method of antenna miniaturization is introduced, by employing a novel meander CPWG feed structure as well as reducing the footprints of both radiating structure and the feed structure. In one of the proposed structures, the bandwidth can be enhanced by introducing a slotted ground plane for better matching. The structures are fabricated on cost-effective platforms using embedded wafer level packaging (EMWLP) and FR-4 laminates, with a compact footprint and low profile achieved.
Keywords :
antennas; coplanar waveguides; wafer level packaging; CPWG; FR-4 laminates; RF front-end module; antenna miniaturization; embedded wafer level packaging technology; feed structure; radiating structure; Antenna feeds; Bandwidth; Compounds; Impedance; Laminates;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC), 2011 IEEE 61st
Conference_Location :
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-497-8
Electronic_ISBN :
0569-5503
DOI :
10.1109/ECTC.2011.5898688