Title :
Fractal antenna with RF MEMS switches for multiple frequency applications
Author :
Anagnostou, D. ; Khodier, Majid ; Lyke, J.C. ; Christodoulou, C.G.
Author_Institution :
New Mexico Univ., Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
A new concept of combining RF MEMS switches with fractal antennas is presented. The idea is to connect several antenna configurations together using RF MEMS switches to cover several frequency bands. By using a ´smart combination´ of fractal shaped antennas, wideband coverage can be achieved for satellite and wireless communications. Moreover, the same antennas can be used for phased array applications as well. The analysis and design principles are discussed and presented. Several examples are shown to demonstrate the proposed concept.
Keywords :
adaptive antenna arrays; antenna phased arrays; broadband antennas; fractals; microswitches; multifrequency antennas; MEMS switches; RF switches; fractal antennas; multiple frequency applications; phased array; reconfigurable antennas; satellite communications; smart antennas; switched beam arrays; wideband antennas; wireless communications; Artificial satellites; Broadband antennas; Communication switching; Fractal antennas; Frequency; Phased arrays; Radiofrequency microelectromechanical systems; Satellite antennas; Switches; Wireless communication;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2002. IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7330-8
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2002.1016019
