Title :
Flexible dipole and monopole antennas
Author :
Liu, Qing ; Ford, Kenneth Lee ; Langley, Richard ; Robinson, Adam ; Lacour, Stephanie
Author_Institution :
EEE Dept., Univ. of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
Abstract :
This paper investigates the fundamental electromagnetic characterization of metallised elastomers at microwave frequencies for antenna applications. Stretchable or flexible antennas will significantly expand stretchable electronics applications both in the communication and biomedical sectors. A flexible dipole and a flexible monopole antenna with self compensation in the perpendicular direction are presented. Simulation and measurement results for their reflected and radiated properties are given.
Keywords :
dipole antennas; elastomers; microwave antennas; monopole antennas; antenna applications; flexible dipole antennas; metallised elastomers; microwave frequencies; monopole antennas; Antenna measurements; Antenna radiation patterns; Dipole antennas; Films; Gold; Reflector antennas; Strain;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation (EUCAP), Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Rome
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0250-1
