Re-configurable Sierpinski gasket antenna using RF-MEMS switches

D. Anagnostou*, Michael T. Chryssomallis, James C. Lyke, Christos G. Christodoulou

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Abstract

Fractal antennas have been well known for their multiband characteristics. A new approach to multifrequency re-configurable antennas using RF MEMS switches is presented here. Fractal antenna elements can be connected together using RF MEMS switches in order to achieve a larger number of resonances. The RF MEMS switches permit a controlled connectivity of sections of the antenna's conductive parts. This conductive coupling between the triangular elements provides clear multiple frequency operation with a single fractal antenna. The analysis and design principles are discussed and presented here.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium. Digest. Held in conjunction with: USNC/CNC/URSI North American Radio Sci. Meeting
PublisherIEEE
Pages375-378
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0780378466
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Aug 2003
Event2003 IEEE International Antennas and Propagation Symposium and USNC/CNC/URSI North American Radio Science Meeting - Columbus, OH, United States
Duration: 22 Jun 200327 Jun 2003

Conference

Conference2003 IEEE International Antennas and Propagation Symposium and USNC/CNC/URSI North American Radio Science Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityColumbus, OH
Period22/06/0327/06/03

Keywords

  • Fractal antennas
  • Re-configurable antennas
  • RF-MEMS
  • Sierpinski

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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