Author :
Chen, Zhi Ning ; Ammann, Max J. ; Qing, Xianming ; Wu, Xuan Hui ; See, Terence S P ; Cat, A.
Author_Institution :
Inst. for Infocomm Res., Singapore
Abstract :
This article reviews the state of the art in broadband antennas for emerging UWB applications and addresses the important issues of the broadband antenna design for UWB applications. First, a variety of planar monopoles with finite ground planes are reviewed. Next, the roll antennas with enhanced radiation performance are outlined. After that, the planar antennas printed on PCBs are described. A directional antipodal Vivaldi antenna is also presented for UWB applications. Last, a UWB antenna for wearable applications is exemplified
Keywords :
microwave antennas; monopole antennas; planar antennas; reviews; ultra wideband antennas; antenna design; array design; broadband antennas; directional antipodal Vivaldi antenna; microwave UWB applications; planar antennas; planar monopoles; roll antennas; wearable applications; Bandwidth; Broadband antennas; Dipole antennas; Frequency; Impedance; Loaded antennas; Log periodic antennas; Planar arrays; Slot antennas; Ultra wideband antennas;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MW-M.2006.250315
