High-gain frequency reconfigurable Vivaldi antenna

C. Borda Fortuny, K.F. Tong, K. Chetty, D.M. Benton

Research output: Chapter in Book/Published conference outputConference publication

Abstract

This article proposes a frequency agile antenna whose operating frequency band can be switched. The design is based on a Vivaldi antenna. High-performance radio-frequency microelectromechanical system (RF-MEMS) switches are used to realize the 2.7 GHz and 3.9 GHz band switching. The low band starts from 2.33 GHz and works until 3.02 GHz and the high band ranges from 3.29 GHz up to 4.58 GHz. The average gains of the antenna at the low and high bands are 10.9 and 12.5 dBi, respectively. This high-gain frequency reconfigurable antenna could replace several narrowband antennas for reducing costs and space to support multiple communication systems, while maintaining good performance.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium (APSURSI), proceedings
PublisherIEEE
Pages1252-1253
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)978-1-4799-3538-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event2014 IEEE international Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting - Memphis, TN, United States
Duration: 6 Jul 201411 Jul 2014

Publication series

NameIEEE antennas and propagation society : international symposium
PublisherIEEE
ISSN (Electronic)1522-3965

Symposium

Symposium2014 IEEE international Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting
Abbreviated titleAP-S/URSI 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMemphis, TN
Period6/07/1411/07/14

Bibliographical note

Funding: EPSRC UK, grant reference number: EP/G037264/1

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