Compact arc-shaped slotted circularly polarized microstrip antenna for RFID readers

Nasimuddin*, Zhi Ning Chen, Xianming Qing

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Abstract

A compact arc-shaped slotted circularly polarized (CP) microstrip antenna is presented for ultra high frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) handheld reader applications. Four unequal arc-shaped slots are cut diagonally onto the square patch radiator for CP radiation and compact size. The antenna prototype is with an overall antenna size of 90 × 90 × 4.572 mm3 (0.277λ0 × 0. 277λ0 × 0.0141λ0 at 924 MHz). The measured 3-dB axialratio (AR) bandwidth of around 8.0 MHz with and 10-dB return loss bandwidth of 24.0 MHz are achieved. The gain is up to 3.7 dBic.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 International Workshop on Antenna Technology, iWAT 2011
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages340-343
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781424491322 , 9781424491346
ISBN (Print)9781424491339
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event2011 International Workshop on Antenna Technology: Small Antennas, Novel Structures and Innovative Metamaterials, iWAT 2011 - Hong Kong, China
Duration: 7 Mar 20119 Mar 2011

Other

Other2011 International Workshop on Antenna Technology: Small Antennas, Novel Structures and Innovative Metamaterials, iWAT 2011
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHong Kong
Period7/03/119/03/11

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