Title :
Monolithic patch antenna for dedicated short-range communications
Author :
Leonardi, O. ; Pavone, Marco ; Cadili, T. ; Sorbello, G. ; Isernia, Tommaso
Author_Institution :
Dip. di Ing. Elettr. Elettron. e Inf., Catania Univ., Catania, Italy
Abstract :
Dedicated short-range communications (DSRCs) is a novel short- to medium-range wireless protocol designed for automotive use. The DSRC signals are circularly polarised and allocated in the 5.8 GHz band. Described is the development of a monolithic and compact patch antenna with left-hand circular polarisation intended for the on-board unit equipment of a DSRC system. The 40×60×2.455 mm fabricated prototype exhibits a circularly-polarised gain of about 5.52 dBc with a cross-polar discrimination of about 20 dB.
Keywords :
microstrip antennas; polarisation; wireless channels; DSRC signal; across-polar discrimination; automotive use; circularly-polarised gain; compact patch antenna; dedicated short-range communication; frequency 5.8 GHz; left-hand circular polarisation; monolithic patch antenna; short-to medium-range wireless protocol;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el.2012.3203
