Frequency and pattern reconfigurable arrow shape patch antenna with a PIN diode
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Prem Nath Suman
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Gajendra Kant Mishra
Abstract
The proposed work presents the design of a frequency and pattern reconfigurable rectangular patch antenna. The antenna consists of a simple arrow shape patch, incorporating slits connected to the upper patch through a single PIN diode switch to enable frequency and pattern reconfiguration. The proposed antenna operates at multiple frequencies: 3.21 GHz, 4.0 GHz and 5.32 GHz with the capability to change the radiation pattern, including pattern tilts of +30° to −30°. The prototype antenna is fabricated, and its performance is validated through measurements, which show good agreement with simulated results. These design improvements and validations highlight the efficiency and versatility of the proposed antenna compared to existing designs.
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Research ethics: Not applicable.
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Informed consent: Not applicable.
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Author contributions: All authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this manuscript and approved its submission.
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Use of Large Language Models, AI and Machine Learning Tools: None declared.
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Conflict of interest: The authors state no conflict of interest.
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Research funding: Not applicable.
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Data availability: Not applicable.
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