Title :
A MEMS reconfigurable pixel microstrip patch antenna for conformal load bearing antenna structures (CLAS) concept
Author :
Ali, Mohamed ; Bishop, N. ; Baron, William ; Smyers, Brian ; Tuss, James ; Zeppettella, David
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Univ. of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
Abstract :
A four by four pixelated microstrip patch antenna is reconfigured in three frequencies using RF MEMS switches. The proposed antenna can be integrated within a physical structure under the CLAS concept which can replace bolt-on antennas. Structural testing of the antenna clearly demonstrates the structural robustness of this CLAS reconfigurable antenna.
Keywords :
antenna testing; conformal antennas; microstrip antennas; microswitches; CLAS concept; MEMS reconfigurable pixel microstrip patch antenna; RF MEMS switches; bolt-on antennas; conformal load bearing antenna structure concept; physical structure; structural testing; Microstrip; Microstrip antennas; Microswitches; Patch antennas; Radio frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium (APSURSI), 2014 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Memphis, TN
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-3538-3
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2014.6904873
