Title :
Penta-Band Planar Inverted F-Antenna (PIFA) Integrated by RF-NEMS Switches
Author :
Cetiner, Bedri A. ; Biyikli, Necmi
Author_Institution :
Electr. & Comput. Eng. Dept., Utah State Univ., Logan, UT
Abstract :
This paper presents a novel multifunctional reconfigurable antenna (MRA) design using nano-electromechanical system (NEMS) switches. This single MRA operates over five frequency bands of GSM900, GPS1575, GSM1800, PCS1900 and UMTS2100. The reconfigurability in operating frequency is achieved by the activation of NEMS switches which are integrated within the antenna architecture. The radiation and impedance performance of the antenna was studied by using a full-wave electromagnetic simulation tool.
Keywords :
microswitches; nanoelectronics; planar antennas; RF-NEMS switches; antenna architecture; full-wave electromagnetic simulation tool; multifunctional reconfigurable antenna design; nano-electromechanical system switches; penta-band planar inverted F-antenna; Cognitive radio; Communication switching; MIMO; Micromechanical devices; Nanoelectromechanical systems; Power system reliability; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency microelectromechanical systems; Switches; Wireless communication;
Conference_Titel :
University/Government/Industry Micro/Nano Symposium, 2008. UGIM 2008. 17th Biennial
Conference_Location :
Louisville, KY
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2484-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2485-6
DOI :
10.1109/UGIM.2008.37
