A new realization of an efficient broadband conformal magnetic current dipole antenna

Tom Sebastian, Sergio Clavijo, Rodolfo Diaz, Chris Daniel, David Auckland

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Abstract

In this paper we demonstrate an efficient conformal broadband dipole antenna made of a lossy magneto-dielectric material. A closed form expression of the radiation efficiency of such a dipole is given which is derived using Schelkunoff's electrically small antenna model and the duality principle. The efficiency equation includes both complex permeability (μr= μ′-j μ″) and permittivity (εr= ε′-jε″) of the magneto-dielectric. A prototypical antenna is fabricated using commercially available NiZn ferrite tiles. The measured performance is shown to be better than a non-conformal conventional whip antenna.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2013 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APSURSI 2013 - Proceedings
Pages1290-1291
Number of pages2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event2013 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APSURSI 2013 - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: Jul 7 2013Jul 13 2013

Publication series

NameIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest)
ISSN (Print)1522-3965

Other

Other2013 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APSURSI 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period7/7/137/13/13

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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