The Versatile U-Slot Patch Antenna

Kai Fang Lee, Shing Lung Steven Yang, Ahmed A. Kishk, Kwai‐Man Luk

IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine · 2010 · 161 citations · 28 references

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TL;DR

The U‑slot patch antenna was originally a single‑layer, wideband design, and recent work has shown it can be adapted for multiple other functions. This paper provides a comprehensive account of the antenna’s development. The study emphasizes experimental and simulation results across various U‑slot topologies to demonstrate versatility in practical applications. Results include wideband, dual‑ and triple‑band operation with small and large frequency ratios, and circular‑polarization capabilities.

Abstract

The U-slot patch antenna was originally developed as a single-layer, single-patch wideband antenna. It has recently been shown that it can also be designed to perform a number of other functions. In this paper, a comprehensive account is given on the development of this antenna. Emphasis is placed on experimental and simulation results for various U-slot topologies, illustrating the antenna's versatility in several practical applications. These include wideband, dual- and triple-band operation with small and large frequency ratios, as well as for circular-polarization applications.

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