Title :
Optimization of polarization/pattern diversity in reconfigurable antennas
Author :
Poussot, B. ; Cirio, L. ; Picon, O. ; Laheurte, J.M. ; Petit, L. ; Dussopt, L.
Author_Institution :
Université de Marne-La-Vallée, 77454, France
Abstract :
A switchable patch antenna is designed to provide polarization and pattern diversities. The performance of the device is predicted using a commercial simulator including a pin diode modelling and an optimisation procedure of the switched loads based on an equivalent flow graph. Measurements of the correlation factor and the diversity gain in an indoor environment are performed using a dedicated platform.
Keywords :
Antenna measurements; Antenna radiation patterns; Circuits; Diversity reception; Loaded antennas; Microstrip antennas; Patch antennas; Polarization; Receiving antennas; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation, 2006. EuCAP 2006. First European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Nice
Print_ISBN :
978-92-9092-937-6
DOI :
10.1109/EUCAP.2006.4585026
