Title :
A polarization diversity multi-beam antenna for ZigBee applications
Author_Institution :
Monarch Antenna, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Abstract :
The paper presents a cognitive antenna (dubbed GEN 2) based on the self-structuring antenna (SSA) technology, which dynamically alters its aperture to maximize signal-to-noise-ratio (SNR) in challenging RF environments. The GEN 2 antenna provides polarization-diversity as well as two distinct beams per polarization (total of four beams). It has a simple SSA configuration utilizing self-structuring feed and is effective in improving SNR for ZigBee applications. The GEN 2 antenna is also compatible with MIMO implementation.
Keywords :
antenna feeds; multibeam antennas; personal area networks; GEN 2 antenna; MIMO implementation; ZigBee applications; cognitive antenna; polarization diversity multibeam antenna; self-structuring antenna technology; self-structuring feed; signal-to-noise-ratio; Aperture antennas; Connectors; Copper; Feeds; MIMO; Polarization; Radio frequency; Signal to noise ratio; Switches; ZigBee; Adaptive; MIMO; Multi-Beam; Polarization Diversity; SSA; Selection Diversity; WiFi; ZigBee;
Conference_Titel :
Wireless and Microwave Technology Conference, 2009. WAMICON '09. IEEE 10th Annual
Conference_Location :
Clearwater, FL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4564-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4565-3
DOI :
10.1109/WAMICON.2009.5207248
