Microwave miniaturization concept for narrow band rectangular patch antenna structures

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Article type: Research Article

Authors: Rybin, Oleg

Affiliations: College of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, 1, Yangguang Avenue, Jiangxia District, Wuhan 430200, Hubei, China. Tel.: +86 15927234427; E-mail: rybin.oleg@gmail.com

Abstract: A quantitative concept of miniaturization of a narrow-band rectangular patch antenna by using a metamaterial substrate with a large value in the real part of the effective permittivity instead of a conventional homogenous high dielectric material is proposed in the microwave frequency range. The volume of the antenna is minimized by tuning the relative permittivity and thickness of the substrate material. The specific type of composite that can be used as substrate material and result in antenna miniaturization is suggested. Possible applications of the concept are discussed.

Keywords: Composite, substrate, narrow band patch antenna, microwaves, miniaturization

DOI: 10.3233/JAE-140197

Journal: International Journal of Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics, vol. 48, no. 1, pp. 69-75, 2015