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Abstract: In this article, an innovative design approach that improves the characteristics of conventional rectangular microstrip
antenna is presented. Antenna design adopts fundamental techniques such as direct contact probe feeding, inverted patch
structure with air packed dielectric substrate and slots inserted patch are the design conditions. The antenna has been fabricated
and measured for the EM-Study such as impedance bandwidth, return loss, radiation pattern and antenna gain measurement.
The antenna is designed for the Worldwide interoperability for Microwave access (WiMax) application operating in the
frequency range of 3.3 – 3.5 GHz, RADAR application and European fixed satellite services (3-4 GHz) and is structured as
Slots Inserted Inverted Patch — Rectangular Microstrip Antenna (SIIP-RMSA). Measurement results show single band property
of SIIP-RMSA with an achievable impedance bandwidth of 7.93% (at 3.78 GHz), with the return loss (RL) of – 27 dB and
attained gain of 5.45 dB with 5% of size reduction.
Keywords: Inverted Patch, Single Band, Microstrip Antenna, Radio Spectrum, Probe Fed, WiMax, EM-Study, European
Fixed Satellite Services.
Fig. 2: Variation of Return Loss (RL) Versus Frequency (GHz) of CMSA and SIIP-RMSA
Fig. 3: Radiation Pattern of CMSA (3.85 GHz) and SIIP-RMSA (3.78 GHz)
4. CONCLUSION
From the experimental study, it is found that the impedance
bandwidth of SIIP-RMSA is 7.93% by inserting the slots in
the radiating patch in comparison with conventional
rectangular microstrip antenna having impedance bandwidth
of 3%. By using superstrate and varying the slot length and
width, the gain enhancement of 5.45 dB is achieved with 5%
of size reduction. The improved impedance bandwidth, gain
and size reduction is achieved by inserting slots on the patch.
Designed antenna finds application in WiMax services,
RADAR application and European fixed satellite services
covering the frequency range of 3-4 GHz.
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