Title :
A microstrip array operating in a fracton mode [fractal geometry]
Author :
Anguera, J. ; Montesinos, G. ; Puente, C. ; Borja, C. ; Soler, J.
Author_Institution :
Technol. Dept., Fructus S A. Avda, Barcelona, Spain
Abstract :
A high-directivity microstrip array using multilevel elements based on a fractal geometry is theoretically compared with one using circular patches. Within the same electrical area, the same directivity can be obtained. However, the number of elements for the fractal-based array is 2.84 times less, reducing the complexity of the feeding network and overall array.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; directive antennas; fractals; microstrip antenna arrays; Sierpinski fractal bowtie geometry; circular patches; feeding network complexity; fractal geometry; fracton mode microstrip array; high-directivity microstrip array; multilevel elements; Feeds; Fractals; Geometry; Gratings; MMICs; Microstrip antenna arrays; Microstrip antennas; Patch antennas; Phased arrays; Reflector antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2003. IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7846-6
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2003.1219867
