Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
Spring 5-31-1994
Degree Name
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
First Advisor
William N. Carr
Second Advisor
Shih-Chang Wu
Third Advisor
Edip Niver
Abstract
The narrow bandwidth of microstrip dipole antennas is a major limitation for many applications. A method to increase the microstrip dipole antenna bandwidth is illustrated in this thesis. The proposed method utilizes micromechanical actuators to adjust the electrical length of the dipole antenna. The length change is realized by the activities of several microactuators arranged on both arms of the antenna. The radiation pattern and input impedance, as well as the microactuator mechanisms are detailed in this thesis. A programmable microstrip dipole antenna including the microactuators has been designed with the feedline taken into consideration. The fabrication techniques for this family of programmable antennas are also described.
Recommended Citation
Zhu, Jing, "Programmable microstrip dipole antenna design" (1994). Theses. 1711.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/1711
