Title :
Analysis of the effect of EBG on the mutual coupling for a two-PIFA assembly
Author :
Abidin, Z.Z. ; Abd-Alhameed, R.A. ; McEwan, N.J. ; Child, M.B.
Author_Institution :
Mobile & Satellite Commun. Res. Centre, Univ. of Bradford, Bradford, UK
Abstract :
Size constraints and mutual coupling on the performance of a two-element PIFA assembly are investigated for a design frequency of 2.4 GHz. A benchmark antenna assembly, employing a normal metallic ground plane is compared with an EBG modified ground plane. The height of the antenna elements over the EBG is optimised, and an isolation factor of 9.12 dB is achieved for a gap of 2.5 mm. Prototype structures have been constructed and measured for both cases.
Keywords :
planar antennas; EBG; antenna elements; benchmark antenna assembly; frequency 2.4 GHz; two-element PIFA assembly; Antenna measurements; Antennas; Assembly; Frequency measurement; Metamaterials; Mutual coupling; Periodic structures;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Conference (LAPC), 2010 Loughborough
Conference_Location :
Loughborough
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7304-5
DOI :
10.1109/LAPC.2010.5666200
