Miniaturized Inverted-F Antenna with capacitive loading

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Abstract

A miniaturization technique based on capacitive loading is introduced for antenna size reduction. The capacitive Loaded Inverted-F Antenna (CLIFA) can achieve electrical length as low as λ/8. Capacitive loading is realized with a printed parallel plate capacitor, reducing associated manufacturing time and cost. The structure exhibits great simplicity in planar form which makes it easily realized on PCB for handheld devices and mobile systems. By employing switches to control the capacitance, the device has the potential to become frequency reconfigurable. The design of the CLIFA is analyzed and the performance is compared to measured data on prototypes operating at 868 MHz. Performance figures including radiation patterns, efficiency and stored energy are discussed with respect to the size reduction.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 7th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2013
Pages3213-3216
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event2013 7th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2013 - Gothenburg, Sweden
Duration: 8 Apr 201312 Apr 2013

Publication series

Name2013 7th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2013

Conference

Conference2013 7th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2013
Country/TerritorySweden
CityGothenburg
Period8/04/1312/04/13

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

  • Bandwidth Enhancement
  • Capacitive Loading
  • CLIFA
  • Invereted-F Antenna
  • Size Reduction

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