Title :
Network Modeling of a CPW-Fed Aperture-Coupled Patch Antenna
Author :
Herb, Arnold J. ; Biebl, Erwin M.
Author_Institution :
Fachgebiet Höchstfrequenztechnik, Technische Universitÿt Mÿnchen, 80290 Mÿnchen, Germany, herb@ei.tum.de
Abstract :
We present a novel network model for coplanar fed aperture-coupled patch antennas. The network consists of two ideal transformers, slotlines, microstrip lines with open stubs and a coplanar waveguide. This equivalent network model shows very good agreement with full wave analysis.
Keywords :
Aperture antennas; Coplanar waveguides; Coupling circuits; Impedance matching; Magnetic separation; Microstrip antennas; Patch antennas; Planar arrays; Slotline; Transformers;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 2002. 32nd European
Conference_Location :
Milan, Italy
DOI :
10.1109/EUMA.2002.339313
