Abstract
This paper presents the design and results of a novel broadband dual-polarized circular patch antenna. The antenna is fed by microstrip lines through proximity coupling, and H-shaped slots are cut in the ground plane below the feed lines for enhancing the coupling between the patch and the feed lines. By using only a single circular microstrip patch, the prototype antenna yields bandwidth of 21.5% and 25.9% at the input ports 1 and 2, respectively. The isolation between two input ports is below -30 dB across the bandwidth. Good broadside radiation patterns are observed, and the cross-polar levels are below -20 dB at both E- and H-planes. Due to its simple structure, it is easy to form arrays by using this antenna as an element.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 298-302 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Microwave and Optical Technology Letters |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 1 Sep 2005 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 5 Nov 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |