Triangular Patch Yagi Antenna with Reconfigurable Pattern Characteristics

Authors

  • Jian Zhang Institute of Applied Physics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China
  • Xue-Song Yang Institute of Applied Physics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China
  • Jia-Lin Li Institute of Applied Physics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China
  • Bing-Zhong Wang Institute of Applied Physics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China

Keywords:

Microstrip antennas, pattern reconfigurable antennas, Yagi-Uda arrays

Abstract

A pattern reconfigurable Yagi patch antenna is proposed. The antenna is composed of three triangular microstrip patches, i.e., one driven patch and two parasitic patches. By controlling switches, which are installed on the parasitic patches, the radiation pattern of the antenna can point to three different directions, covering an elevation range from -61° to +63° in the E-plane. The simulated and measured results are presented and they agree with each other in reasonable precision.

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Published

2021-11-12

How to Cite

[1]
J. . Zhang, X.-S. . Yang, J.-L. . Li, and B.-Z. . Wang, “Triangular Patch Yagi Antenna with Reconfigurable Pattern Characteristics”, ACES Journal, vol. 27, no. 11, pp. 918–924, Nov. 2021.

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2012: Vol 27 Iss 11

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General Submission