DocumentCode
246998
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
fYear
2014
fDate
6-11 July 2014
Firstpage
1093
Lastpage
1094
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium (APSURSI), 2014 IEEE
Conference_Location
Memphis, TN
ISSN
1522-3965
Print_ISBN
978-1-4799-3538-3
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/APS.2014.6904873
Filename
6904873
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