On pattern reconfigurable antennas steered by modulation scheme

Adam Narbudowicz, Max J. Ammann, Dirk Heberling

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Abstract

The paper demonstrates how a modulation constellation can be used to steer the radiation pattern of a reconfigurable omnidirectional circularly polarized antenna. The proposed approach offers the benefit of digital beamforming while using a single antenna: the steering can be executed by low frequency electronics and independently for each frequency channel. In the proposed study, the antenna is excited by a signal generated by two I/Q modulators. By appropriately changing the I and Q components, a phase shift is generated which effectively steers the radiation pattern. The results were achieved using co-simulation between CST Microwave Studio and CST Design Studio.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 9th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9788890701856
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Aug 2015
Event9th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2015 - Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 13 May 201517 May 2015

Publication series

Name2015 9th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2015

Conference

Conference9th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2015
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisbon
Period13/05/1517/05/15

Keywords

  • MIMO
  • modulation
  • reconfigurable antenna

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