Title :
Optimization and miniaturization of a filter/antenna multi-function module using a composite ceramic-foam substrate
Author :
Le Nadan, T. ; Coupez, J.P. ; Person, C.
Author_Institution :
LEST/ENSTBr, Brest, France
Abstract :
In view of optimizing a CPW-fed microstrip patch antenna, a composite ceramic-foam substrate is investigated. Using a global synthesis technique, a multilayer multitechnology miniature band-pass filter is integrated on the back-side ceramic while a microstrip patch is laid down on the upper foam dielectric. This combination leads to an efficient and compact multi-function module.
Keywords :
Chebyshev filters; band-pass filters; ceramics; composite materials; microstrip antennas; microwave filters; microwave integrated circuits; modules; optimisation; passive filters; resonator filters; substrates; CPW-fed microstrip patch antenna; composite ceramic-foam substrate; filter/antenna multi-function module; foam dielectric; global synthesis technique; miniature band-pass filte; miniaturization; multilayer multitechnology filter; optimization; Antenna feeds; Band pass filters; Ceramics; Dielectric substrates; Microstrip antennas; Microstrip filters; Nonhomogeneous media; Patch antennas; Permittivity; Planar arrays;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1999 IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5135-5
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1999.779461
