Title :
A simple switched parasitic array with a fixed active element for WiFi and WLAN applications at 2.4 GHz
Author :
Panagiotou, Stylianos C. ; Dimousios, Themistoklis D. ; Tsitouri, Christina I. ; Capsalis, Christos N.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Nat. Tech. Univ. of Athens, Athens
Abstract :
In this paper the case of a switched parasitic array with the active element fixed in order to form a directional beam to a predetermined direction and achieve resonance at 2.4 GHz is examined. A structure with five elements and a structure with seven elements are presented. Due to their low geometry profile, these antennas can be implemented for operation in the areas of WiFi and WLAN networks.
Keywords :
UHF antennas; antenna arrays; directive antennas; wireless LAN; WLAN applications; WiFi; antennas; directional beam; fixed active element; frequency 2.4 GHz; switched parasitic array; Antenna arrays; Antenna radiation patterns; Antennas and propagation; Array signal processing; Beam steering; Directive antennas; Impedance; Receiving antennas; Transmitting antennas; Wireless LAN; WiFi; beamforming; input impedance; smart antennas; switched parasitic antenna;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Conference, 2008. LAPC 2008. Loughborough
Conference_Location :
Loughborough
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1893-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1894-7
DOI :
10.1109/LAPC.2008.4516915
