Rectangular Patch with Parasitic Folded Dipoles: A Reconfigurable Antenna

In this paper, the tuning and steering of a rectangular patch antenna is controlled by switching the patch and folded dipoles configuration. This reconfigurable antenna is controlled by the changing the voltage across a number of P.I.N. diodes in the parasitic elements. This antenna with the associa...

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Main Authors: Palantei, E., Thiel, D.V., O'Keefe, S.G.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Communication system control
Diodes
Dipole antennas
Logic
Patch antennas
Personal digital assistants
Radio frequency
Switches
Switching circuits
Voltage control
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Summary:In this paper, the tuning and steering of a rectangular patch antenna is controlled by switching the patch and folded dipoles configuration. This reconfigurable antenna is controlled by the changing the voltage across a number of P.I.N. diodes in the parasitic elements. This antenna with the associated RF control unit forms a reconfigurable antenna which provides one solution to a number of communications problems.
DOI:10.1109/IWAT.2008.4511330