Title :
60 GHz tapered-helix antenna for WPAN applications
Author :
Nenzi, Paolo ; Tripaldi, Francesco ; Marzano, Frank Silvio ; Palma, Fabrizio ; Balucani, Marco
Author_Institution :
DIET, Univ. of Roma Sapienza, Rome, Italy
fDate :
May 29 2012-June 1 2012
Abstract :
In this work the design of a broadband, high gain conical helical antenna is presented. The antenna is realized using a MEMS process that guarantees the high repeatability and throughput necessary for industrial applications. The designed antenna works in the 55GHz to 85GHz frequency range and has a gain greater than 8 dBi. This antenna presents potential applications in the emerging 60GHz communication band (assigned to WPAN) and in 76GHz RADAR applications for the automotive industry. The design procedure, mechanical and electromagnetic simulations are presented.
Keywords :
conical antennas; helical antennas; micromechanical devices; millimetre wave antennas; millimetre wave radar; personal area networks; road vehicle radar; MEMS process; RADAR application; WPAN application; automotive industry; communication band; electromagnetic simulation; frequency 55 GHz to 85 GHz; frequency 60 GHz; frequency 76 GHz; high gain conical helical antenna; industrial application; mechanical simulation; tapered-helix antenna; Absorption; Helical antennas; Metals; Spirals; Substrates; Wireless personal area networks;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC), 2012 IEEE 62nd
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1966-9
Electronic_ISBN :
0569-5503
DOI :
10.1109/ECTC.2012.6249121
