Title :
A Novel Planar Switched Parasitic Array Antenna With Steered Conical Pattern
Author :
Chen, W.H. ; Sun, J.W. ; Wang, X. ; Feng, Z.H. ; Chen, F.L. ; Furuya, Y. ; Kuramoto, A.
Author_Institution :
Tsinghua Univ., Beijing
fDate :
6/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A novel planar switched parasitic array antenna has been proposed for wireless communication. Compared with conventional switched array antennas, this array antenna has more compact planar structure and steered conical elevation pattern. Simulation and measurement have been carried out to validate the design. PIN diodes and micro-controller unit (MCU) are used to implement a beam switching system. Experimental results show that this antenna has the capacity to provide beam switching.
Keywords :
conical antennas; planar antenna arrays; PIN diodes; beam switching system; micro-controller unit; planar switched parasitic array antenna; steered conical pattern; wireless communication; Adaptive arrays; Antenna arrays; Antenna feeds; Antenna radiation patterns; Communication switching; Control systems; Microstrip antenna arrays; Microstrip antennas; Mobile antennas; Patch antennas; Conical pattern; parasitic array; switched antenna;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAP.2007.898643
