Title :
A novel fully integrated fin antenna for automotive application
Author :
Gallo, Massimo ; Bruni, S. ; Zamberlan, Daniel
Author_Institution :
Calearo Antenne S.p.A., Isola Vicentina, Italy
Abstract :
In this contribution, the integration of an RKE antenna in a conventional roof-top antenna module, equipped with three other services (LTE, GPS and C2C) is presented. The LTE shark-fin antenna covers also the GSM and the UMTS bands, while the GPS patch includes also the receiving circuit. The RKE is a small loop antenna printed on the PCB and placed around the shark-fin. Despite its peculiar position, the obtained RKE service presents good performances, confirmed in terms of S parameters and coverage tests.
Keywords :
3G mobile communication; Global Positioning System; Long Term Evolution; cellular radio; loop antennas; microstrip antennas; mobile antennas; printed circuits; C2C; GPS; GPS patch; GSM band; LTE shark-fin antenna; PCB; RKE antenna; UMTS band; automotive application; car-to-car service; coverage tests; global position system; global system mobile; integrated fin antenna; long term evolution; loop antenna; printed antenna; printed circuit board; remote keyless entry; roof-top antenna module; universal mobile telecommunications system; Antenna measurements; Antennas; Bandwidth; Radio frequency; Receivers; Transmitters; RKE; Vehicle antenna;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP), 2014 8th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
The Hague
DOI :
10.1109/EuCAP.2014.6902455
