Title :
Experiences on tuned multiband fractal antennas
Author :
Arrieta, Carlos Redondo ; De Haro, Leandro
Author_Institution :
SSR Dept., Univ. Politecnica de Madrid, Spain
Abstract :
This paper presents a study of reconfigurable fractal antennas employing capacitance variations in the fractal structure. The input characteristics of this kind of antenna can be made frequency-agile using capacitive elements in a manner that partially modify an iteration or a group of iterations. By modifying that capacitance, a wideband via tuning could be achieved.
Keywords :
broadband antennas; capacitance; fractal antennas; iterative methods; multifrequency antennas; tuning; capacitance variations; capacitive elements; frequency-agile input characteristics; iterations; reconfigurable fractal antennas; tuned multiband fractal antennas; wideband antenna; Broadband antennas; Capacitance; Computer aided software engineering; Fractal antennas; Gaskets; Microstrip antennas; Patch antennas; Resonant frequency; Tuning; Varactors;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2005 IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8883-6
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2005.1552081
