Title :
Synthesis of miniature pattern-reconfigurable antennas for smart wireless sensor nodes
Author :
Lizzi, Leonardo ; Le Huy Trinh ; Ferrero, Fabien ; Pegatoquet, Alain ; Ribero, Jean-Marc ; Staraj, Robert
Author_Institution :
LEAT, Univ. of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, Sophia Antipolis, France
Abstract :
This paper presents an approach for the synthesis of pattern-reconfigurable antenna suitable for integration into smart wireless sensor nodes. As a proof-of-concept, a simple antenna configuration capable of steering the radiation main beam towards two opposite directions is discussed. The antenna exhibits a good impedance match in the WiFi band, compact dimensions (0.47λ × 0.2λ × 0.1λ), and high gain (7.56 dBi) and front-to-back ratio (11.26 dB).
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; beam steering; impedance matching; microwave antennas; wireless sensor networks; WiFi band; antenna configuration; front-to-back ratio; gain 7.56 dB; impedance match; miniature pattern-reconfigurable antenna synthesis; radiation main beam steering; smart wireless sensor nodes; Antenna radiation patterns; Capacitors; Directive antennas; Geometry; Wireless communication; Wireless sensor networks;
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.2014.6905047
