Journal of Microwaves, Optoelectronics and Electromagnetic Applications ()

Performance optimization of microstrip antenna array using frequency selective surfaces

  • Valdez A. Almeida Filho,
  • Antonio Luiz P. S. Campos

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/S2179-10742014000100003
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 1
pp. 31 – 46

Abstract

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This paper presents the application of frequency selective surfaces in antenna arrays as an alternative to improve radiation parameters of the array. A microstrip antenna array between two FSS was proposed for application in WLAN and LTE 4G systems. Several parameters have been significantly improved, in particular the bandwidth, gain and radiation efficiency, compared with a conventional array. Numerical and measured results are presented.

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