Dual-band and dual-polarization patch antenna with high isolation characteristic

A patch antenna with dual-band and dual-polarization operation is proposed and discussed. For feeding the antenna, it is used the electromagnetically coupled microstrip-T junction and coplanar waveguide (CPW)-line. Since both ports of the antenna are electromagnetically coupled, the proposed antenna eliminates the need for capacitors in the RF path for active antenna applications. By using CPW resonant cell, the demonstrated approach results in a significant improvement in port isolation.