Title :
A novel modified Sierpinski patch antenna using shorting pins and switches for multiband applications
Author :
Yeo, Junho ; Mittra, Raj ; Lee, Yoonjae ; Ganguly, Suman
Author_Institution :
Electromagn. Commun. Lab., Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA, USA
Abstract :
A two-layer configuration of the Sierpinski gasket patch antenna is investigated, and a new technique for improving the matching characteristics and the radiation pattern is proposed. We demonstrate that the original two-layer design does not exhibit the desired performance from the point of view of the matching and radiation pattern, and show how this can be modified to improve its performance.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; fractals; impedance matching; microstrip antennas; multifrequency antennas; Sierpinski gasket; antenna radiation pattern; fractal antenna; impedance matching; matching characteristics; multiband antenna; patch antenna; shorting pins; Communication switching; Fractals; Frequency; Gaskets; Geometry; Impedance; Patch antennas; Pins; Resonance; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2002. IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7330-8
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2002.1016933
