Title :
Independent multiband tuning using an active AMC
Author :
Langley, R.J. ; Lee, H.-J. ; Ford, K.L.
Author_Institution :
EEE Dept., Univ. of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
Abstract :
This paper describes the design of dual band, single layer tuneable artificial magnetic conductor (AMC). The design is made up of wideband bowtie elements with varactor diodes at the centre of the bowties. The AMC can tune over two distinct frequency ranges (850-1300 MHz and 1700-2500MHz) independently. The thickness of this EBG is λ/144 at the lowest operating frequency.
Keywords :
UHF antennas; photonic band gap; varactors; EBG; dual band single layer tuneable active AMC; dual band single layer tuneable active artificial magnetic conductor; frequency 1700 MHz to 2500 MHz; frequency 850 MHz to 1300 MHz; independent multiband tuning; varactor diode; wideband bowtie element; Antenna measurements; Frequency measurement; Metamaterials; Periodic structures; Reflection; Tuning; Varactors;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation in Wireless Communications (APWC), 2011 IEEE-APS Topical Conference on
Conference_Location :
Torino
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0046-0
DOI :
10.1109/APWC.2011.6046784
