Title :
A compact conformal end-fire antenna for 60 GHz wireless applications
Author :
Amadjikpe, Arnaud L. ; Choudhury, Debabani ; Ponchak, George E. ; Papapolymerou, John
Author_Institution :
Georgia Inst. of Technol., Atlanta, GA, USA
Abstract :
In this paper, a linearly tapered slot antenna (LTSA) with a small form-factor (2lambdao x lambdao) is designed on liquid crystal polymer (LCP), - a flexible, light weight, low loss and low cost organic substrate. Taking advantage of the LCP flexibility, the designed LTSA can conform to the surface of commonly commercialized portable wireless devices. A prototype of the designed LTSA is fabricated and measured in both flat and conformed configurations.
Keywords :
conformal antennas; radiocommunication; slot antennas; commercialized portable wireless devices; compact conformal end-fire antenna; frequency 60 GHz; linearly tapered slot antenna; liquid crystal polymer; wireless applications; Antenna measurements; Antenna radiation patterns; Bandwidth; Brain modeling; Directive antennas; Frequency; Gain measurement; Microstrip; Receiving antennas; Slot antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2009. APSURSI '09. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Charleston, SC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3647-7
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2009.5171666