Title :
Effects of dielectric superstrate on patch antennas
Author :
Bhattacharyya, A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Saskatchewan Univ., Saskatoon, Sask.
fDate :
3/17/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Experiments with patch antennas covered with dielectric layers were conducted. Empirical relations between the resonant frequency, input impedance and superstrate thickness are obtained. The results are useful for the design of antennas to be covered with dielectric to protect against environmental hazards
Keywords :
antenna theory; electric impedance; impedance matching; microstrip antennas; protective coatings; dielectric loading; dielectric superstrate; environmental hazards; input impedance; microstrip type; microwave antennas; patch antennas; protective dielectric coatings; resonant frequency; superstrate thickness;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
