Silicon-etched re-configurable self-similar antenna with RF-MEMS switches

D. E. Anagnostou*, G. Zheng, L. Feldner, M. T. Chryssomallis, J. C. Lyke, J. Papapolymerou, C. G. Christodoulou

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Abstract

Self-Similar antennas have been well known for their multiband characteristics. The use of series ohmic contact cantilever RF MEMS switches in coordination with a simple self-similar antenna is exploited. The compatibility of the designs and the fractal nature of the antenna can lead to large increases in antenna performance, since not only a wider selection of frequencies, but also several different radiation patterns can be radiated with a single antenna. In this paper, the design and the compatibility of the switches and simulated results are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society Symposium 2004
PublisherIEEE
Pages1804-1807
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0780383028
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Sept 2004
EventIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society Symposium 2004 Digest held in Conjunction with: USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting - Monterey, CA, United States
Duration: 20 Jun 200425 Jun 2004

Conference

ConferenceIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society Symposium 2004 Digest held in Conjunction with: USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMonterey, CA
Period20/06/0425/06/04

Keywords

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

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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