Competitive Advantages
- Good frequency tunability
- Persistent gain and radiation patterns
- Compact size
- Cost effective
Summary
USF researchers have developed a new method for the design of tunable dual-band slot antennas. The dual-band performance is achieved by inserting two slot pairs with different lengths. The tunability is accomplished by employing a rack and pinion mechanism to slide parasitic patches over the antenna. Also, the developed antenna operates simultaneously in two operating bands. This diversity of antenna performance offers advantages of compact size and frequency selectivity that is useful for reducing interference and jamming effects. The dual-slot antenna also has minimal variation in gain, polarization, and radiation pattern over the tuning range. To reduce the cost and weight of the antennas, 3-D printing technology is employed. Due to its reduced size and weight these antennas can be widely used in harmonic radar applications.
The Configuration of the Dual-Band Slot Antenna
Desired Partnerships
- License
- Sponsored Research
- Co-Development