Title :
Compact MUSA: Modified U-slot patch antennas with reduced cross-polarization.
Author :
Costanzo, Sandra ; Costanzo, Antonio
Author_Institution :
Univ. della Calabria, Rende, Italy
fDate :
6/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A modified U-slot patch antenna (MUSA) is proposed in this article to provide a compact radiating structure with reduced cross-polarization effects when compared with the standard U-slot geometry while assuring an adequate bandwidth percentage between 15 and 20. A synthesis procedure is outlined for the proposed antenna configuration, and it is assessed both numerically and experimentally at different frequencies between 1 and 10 GHz for different dielectric substrates.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; dielectric materials; electromagnetic wave polarisation; microstrip antennas; slot antennas; U-slot geometry; antenna configuration; compact MUSA; compact radiating structure; cross-polarization effects; dielectric substrates; frequency 1 GHz to 10 GHz; modified U-slot patch antennas; Bandwidth; Broadband antennas; Cross-polarization; Patch antennas; Resonant frequency; Substrates;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAP.2015.2437284
