Title :
An embedded quad-band WLAN antenna for laptop computers and equivalent circuit model
Author :
Rogers, Shawn ; Scott, Jim ; Marsh, Ieramy ; Lin, David
Author_Institution :
Etenna Corp., Laurel, MD, USA
Abstract :
An embedded antenna for WLAN applications covering the frequency bands 2.4-2.48 GHz and 4.9-5.9 GHz is described. The stamped metal forming the antenna has liquid-crystalline polymer (LCP) material insert molded around it for additional mechanical support. This antenna can be mounted at various locations around a laptop screen. An equivalent circuit model is developed to explain the antenna´s electrical performance.
Keywords :
UHF antennas; antenna theory; equivalent circuits; laptop computers; liquid crystal polymers; microwave antennas; mobile antennas; multifrequency antennas; wireless LAN; 2.4 to 2.48 GHz; 4.9 to 5.9 GHz; LCP material; electrical performance; embedded antenna; equivalent circuit model; laptop computers; liquid-crystalline polymer; quad-band WLAN antenna; stamped metal; Broadband antennas; Dielectric constant; Embedded computing; Equations; Equivalent circuits; Feeds; Frequency; Portable computers; Power transmission lines; Wireless LAN;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2004. IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8302-8
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2004.1331903
