Title :
Bidirectional metamaterial separator for compact antenna systems
Author :
Ferrer, Pere J. ; González-Arbesú, José M. ; Romeu, Jordi
Author_Institution :
Univ. Polytech. de Catalunya, Barcelona
Abstract :
In this paper, a new solution to improve the correlation matrix of two closely spaced antennas is illustrated. Contrary to the use of a decoupling network, a physical separator between the antennas is considered. And hence, the use of a metallic plane (PEC) and a metamaterial surface (with bidirectional PMC response) are compared in terms of correlation matrix improvement and radiation patterns.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; matrix algebra; bidirectional PMC response; bidirectional metamaterial separator; closely spaced antennas; compact antenna systems; correlation matrix; metallic plane; metamaterial surface; radiation patterns; Antenna measurements; Antenna theory; Diversity reception; Impedance measurement; MIMO; Magnetic materials; Metamaterials; Particle separators; Receiving antennas; Transmitting antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2007 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Honolulu, HI
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0877-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0878-8
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2007.4395889
