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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium. Digest. Held in conjunction with: USNC/CNC/URSI North American Radio Sci. Meeting |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | 375-378 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Print) | 0780378466 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 11 Aug 2003 |
Event | 2003 IEEE International Antennas and Propagation Symposium and USNC/CNC/URSI North American Radio Science Meeting - Columbus, OH, United States Duration: 22 Jun 2003 → 27 Jun 2003 |
Conference
Conference | 2003 IEEE International Antennas and Propagation Symposium and USNC/CNC/URSI North American Radio Science Meeting |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Columbus, OH |
Period | 22/06/03 → 27/06/03 |
Keywords
- Fractal antennas
- Re-configurable antennas
- RF-MEMS
- Sierpinski
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering