Title :
A compact reconfigurable single/dual band antenna for wireless communications
Author :
Kimouche, H. ; Mansoul, A.
Author_Institution :
Microwave & Radar Lab., Ecole Militaire Polytech. (EMP), Algiers, Algeria
Abstract :
In this paper a compact single/dual band monopole antenna has been developed for wireless communications applications. The antenna has the advantages of reconfigurable frequency bands and pattern using commercially available PIN diodes. The proposed antenna is capable of covering the frequencies in the range from 2.4 to 5.4 GHz, depending on the switching configuration. The tuning is realized by changing its effective CPW ground plane. Measurement results on a prototype antenna fully demonstrate the performance of the antenna.
Keywords :
coplanar waveguides; monopole antennas; multifrequency antennas; p-i-n diodes; radiocommunication; CPW ground plane; PIN diodes; compact single-dual band monopole antenna; frequency 2.4 GHz to 5.4 GHz; reconfigurable frequency bands; reconfigurable frequency pattern; switching configuration; wireless communications applications; Antenna measurements; Antenna radiation patterns; Loss measurement; PIN photodiodes; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation (EUCAP), Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Rome
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0250-1
