Size reduction of microstrip antennas using metamaterials

Khalid Z. Rajab, Raj Mittra, Michael T. Lanagan

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Abstract

In this paper we present the design a novel compact microstrip patch antenna (MPA) whose size is reduced via the use of metamaterials is presented. The MPA is loaded with a miniaturized multilayered Left-Handed (LH) transmission line that increases the effective wavelength of the antenna, and thus lowers the resonant frequency of the radiating mode. This, in turn, leads to a substantial reduction in its size as compared to the conventional half-wavelength (λ/2) MPA. With an impedance bandwidth of around 3%, the performance of the loaded MPA is similar to that of λ/2 MPA.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2005 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium and USNC/URSI Meeting, Digest
Pages296-299
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Event2005 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium and USNC/URSI Meeting - Washington, DC, United States
Duration: Jul 3 2005Jul 8 2005

Publication series

NameIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest)
Volume2 B
ISSN (Print)1522-3965

Other

Other2005 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium and USNC/URSI Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington, DC
Period7/3/057/8/05

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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