• DocumentCode
    2761194
  • Title

    A new steerable Yagi antenna array for indoor applications

  • Author

    DeJean, G.R.

  • Author_Institution
    Microsoft Res., Redmond, WA
  • fYear
    2008
  • fDate
    5-11 July 2008
  • Firstpage
    1
  • Lastpage
    4
  • Abstract
    A new antenna with capabilities of beam steering for indoor communications is proposed. This design is based on the principle of a microstrip Yagi array. Front-to-back (F/B) ratios between 8-12 dB can be achieved which is crucial for rejecting signals in unintended directions. The structure is designed on a simple two-metal, single-dielectric layer board which is very suitable for industrial use. By using four switching elements, this antenna can cover an azimuth of 360deg.
  • Keywords
    Yagi antenna arrays; dielectric materials; microstrip antenna arrays; front-to-back ratios; indoor applications; microstrip Yagi array; single-dielectric layer board; steerable Yagi antenna array; two-metal board; Antenna arrays; Antenna feeds; Antenna radiation patterns; Communication system control; Directive antennas; Gratings; Microstrip antenna arrays; Microstrip antennas; Phased arrays; Yagi-Uda antennas;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2008. AP-S 2008. IEEE
  • Conference_Location
    San Diego, CA
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4244-2041-4
  • Electronic_ISBN
    978-1-4244-2042-1
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/APS.2008.4618983
  • Filename
    4618983