ICAP 2003 - OPTICALLY RECONFIGURABLE BALANCED DIPOLE ANTENNA.pdf (301.36 kB)
Optically reconfigurable balanced dipole antenna
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posted on 2007-07-10, 10:39 authored by Chinthana PanagamuwaChinthana Panagamuwa, J. C. VardaxoglouIn this paper, a new design for an optically
reconfigurable printed dipole antenna is presented. A
wideband coplanar waveguide (CPW) to coplanar strip
(CPS) transition is used to feed the printed dipole. Two
optically activated silicon switches, controlled using
fibre optic cables and near infra-red laser diodes, are
placed on small gaps in the dipole arms. The switches
enable the dipole length to be optically controlled, thus
facilitating frequency switching. Measured return loss
results that compare well to the simulated values are
also presented, showing a frequency shift of 10.5%.
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PANAGAMUWA, C.I. and VARDAXOGLOU, J.C. (2003). Optically reconfigurable balanced dipole antenna. IN: International Conference on Antennas & Propagation (12th : 2003 : University of Exeter, UK). Vol. 1. London : Institution of Electrical Engineers, pp. 237-270Publisher
© Institution of Electrical EngineersPublication date
2003Notes
This is a conference paperISBN
0852967527Book series
491Language
- en