Title :
Reconfigurable Matching Network for 2.45 GHz printed IFA on metallic environments
Author :
Casado, Felix ; Arriola, Aitor ; Parron, J. ; Arruti, Egoitz ; Ortego, Inaki ; Sancho, J.I.
Author_Institution :
IK4-IKERLAN, Arrasate-Mondragon, Spain
Abstract :
A Reconfigurable Matching Network based on microstrip technology and PIN Diodes has been designed and measured to retune a 2.45 GHz IFA antenna on a metallic environment. The aim is to guarantee a matching bandwidth of 100 MHz (2.4-2.5 GHz) for separation distances from 15 to 25 mm between the antenna and a metal plate. As a consequence, the use of this Reconfigurable Matching Network allows the antenna to be placed 40% closer to the metal plate.
Keywords :
microstrip antennas; p-i-n diodes; PIN diodes; frequency 2.45 GHz; metallic environments; microstrip technology; printed IFA antenna; reconfigurable matching network; Antenna measurements; Antennas; Bandwidth; Impedance; Impedance measurement; Metals; PIN photodiodes;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Conference (LAPC), 2012 Loughborough
Conference_Location :
Loughborough
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2218-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2219-5
DOI :
10.1109/LAPC.2012.6402962
