Design and optimization of a gsm printed dipole antenna for energy harvesting applications

Author

Alaeldine, Ali ; Latrach, Mohamed ; Raggad, Hedi ; Sayegh, Zaher

Author_Institution

Radio & Microwave Team, ESEO, Angers, France

fYear

2011

fDate

3-8 July 2011

Firstpage

1780

Lastpage

1783

Abstract

In this paper the design and optimization of a GSM printed dipole antenna for energy harvesting is presented. A very small reflector is placed behind the antenna to increase its gain. This antenna can be used in indoor or outdoor energy harvesting applications. An interesting characteristic is its planar structure which allowing an easy fabrication with low cost. Simulations and measurements have been carried out using HFSS simulator tool and an anechoic chamber to examine the antenna characteristics as gain and radiation patterns. Comparisons between measurements and simulations are done in order to validate the suggested design.

Keywords

anechoic chambers (electromagnetic); antenna radiation patterns; cellular radio; dipole antennas; energy harvesting; microstrip antennas; planar antennas; reflector antennas; GSM printed dipole antenna; HFSS simulator tool; anechoic chamber; antenna characteristics; antenna design; antenna optimization; indoor energy harvesting; outdoor energy harvesting; planar structure; radiation pattern; reflector; Antenna measurements; Dipole antennas; Energy harvesting; Gain; Gain measurement; Optimization;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Antennas and Propagation (APSURSI), 2011 IEEE International Symposium on

Conference_Location

Spokane, WA

ISSN

1522-3965

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-9562-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/APS.2011.5996840

Filename

5996840