Abstract
The current distribution and radiation pattern of a printed thin-wire circular loop antenna are computed rigorously using an entire-domain moment method analysis. A computationally efficient algorithm using the FFT is implemented. The input impedance of the loop and the far-zone radiation pattern are computed as a function of the substrate dielectric constant and thickness and as a function of the loop circumference. The space-wave launching efficiency and z-directed power gain of the antenna are also computed as a function of the substrate thickness.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 227-233 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiation
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering