MICROSTRIP ANTENNA DESIGN BASED ON STACKED PATCHES FOR RECONFIGURABLE TWO DIMENSIONAL PLANAR ARRAY TOPOLOGIES

Abstract

In this work, a probe fed microstrip antenna design for the implementation of two dimensional arrays with individually fed radiating elements is presented. The performance of the antenna element, both isolated and in a 4 £ 4 flxed array topology, is analysed using ADS and HFSS simulation software. Prototypes of the antenna element and of the array are manufactured and measured for the experimental validation of the design.