Title :
Integrated MM-Wave MIMO Antenna with Directional Diversity using MEMS Technology
Author :
Ranvier, S. ; Icheln, C. ; Vainikainen, P. ; Ferrero, F. ; Luxey, C. ; Staraj, R. ; Jacquemod, G.
Author_Institution :
Helsinki Univ. of Technol., Espoo
Abstract :
This paper presents the design of a fully integrated antenna with directional diversity in the 60 GHz band using MEMS process on high resistivity silicon wafer. This active antenna designed for MIMO systems integrates switches and phase shifters.
Keywords :
MIMO communication; diversity reception; micromechanical devices; microswitches; millimetre wave antennas; millimetre wave phase shifters; MEMS technology; directional diversity; frequency 60 GHz; millimetre wave MIMO antenna; phase shifters; silicon wafer; switches; Antenna arrays; Coplanar waveguides; Directive antennas; Frequency; MIMO; Micromechanical devices; Paper technology; Phase shifters; Silicon; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Electronics, Circuits and Systems, 2006. ICECS '06. 13th IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Nice
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0395-2
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0395-2
DOI :
10.1109/ICECS.2006.379821
