Title :
Reconfigurable Multifunction Antennas: Next Steps fot the Future
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana
Abstract :
This paper reviews the state-of-the-art in reconfigurablc multifunction antenna technology, including antennas with compound reconfigurability and integrated switching mechanisms. System-level demonstrations of some antennas are also highlighted. Possible directions for future research in this area are discussed, with an emphasis on bringing reconfigurable antennas together with other system components to deliver superior system performance.
Keywords :
antennas; reconfigurable architectures; compound reconfigurability; integrated switching mechanisms; reconfigurable multifunction antennas; system-level demonstrations; Antenna radiation patterns; Antennas and propagation; Directive antennas; Frequency; Microstrip antennas; Radiofrequency microelectromechanical systems; Slot antennas; Spirals; Switches; Switching circuits;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave, Antenna, Propagation and EMC Technologies for Wireless Communications, 2007 International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Hangzhou
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1045-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1045-3
DOI :
10.1109/MAPE.2007.4393804
