Title :
Coplanar-waveguide aperture-coupled microstrip patch antenna
Author :
Lee, Richard Q. ; Simons, Rainee N.
Author_Institution :
NASA Lewis Res. Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
fDate :
4/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The performance characteristics of a coplanar waveguide (CPW) aperture-coupled microstrip patch antenna were investigated experimentally. A grounded CPW with a series gap in the center strip conductor was used to couple microwave power to the antenna through an aperture in the common ground plane. Results indicate good coupling efficiency and confirm the feasibility of this feeding technique.<>
Keywords :
antenna feeders; antenna radiation patterns; microstrip antennas; aperture-coupled; center strip conductor; coplanar waveguide; coupling efficiency; feeding technique; grounded CPW; microstrip patch antenna; microwave antennas; performance characteristics; series gap; Antenna feeds; Aperture antennas; Aperture coupled antennas; Conductors; Coplanar waveguides; Coupling circuits; MMICs; Microstrip antennas; Microwave antennas; Patch antennas;
Journal_Title :
Microwave and Guided Wave Letters, IEEE
