Abstract
A U-slot loaded single-layer compact shorted-patch antenna is presented for wireless communications in the 5.8 GHz band. The size of the prototyped antenna is only 30 mm × 30 mm, which is very small compared to single-layer antennas for the same frequency band. The measured −10 dB reflection coefficient bandwidth of the antenna is 140 MHz (5.67–5.81 GHz). The peak measured boresight gain and directivity of the antenna are 7.4 and 8 dBi, respectively, and their variation within the band is less than 1 dB. The measured 3-dB beamwidths of the antenna at 5.8 GHz are 79° and 69° in the E-plane and H-plane, respectively. An easy way to shift the antenna resonance frequency is also investigated.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2224-2226 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Microwave and Optical Technology Letters |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2017 |
Keywords
- patch antenna
- shorted-patch antenna
- U-slot antenna
- wireless communications