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Pattern reconfiguration of microstrip antenna using flip‐chip mounted packaged MEMS
Author(s) -
Raj R.,
Poussot B.,
Laheurte J.M.,
Vendier O.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
microwave and optical technology letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1098-2760
pISSN - 0895-2477
DOI - 10.1002/mop.24978
Subject(s) - microelectromechanical systems , control reconfiguration , microstrip , microstrip antenna , antenna (radio) , microwave , reconfigurable antenna , return loss , electrical engineering , engineering , electronic engineering , optoelectronics , telecommunications , materials science , antenna efficiency , embedded system
This work describes the design of a radiation pattern reconfigurable microstrip antenna electrically controlled by packaged Radio frequency micro‐electro‐mechanical system (RF MEMS). The antenna operates at 12.24 GHz with good return loss characteristics and a ∼7.5 dBi gain at ±30° scan angles from broadside direction in the H‐plane. The integration of packaged RF MEMS and associated bias networks is also explained. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 52: 574–577, 2010; Published online in Wiley InterScience (www.interscience.wiley.com). DOI 10.1002/mop.24978