Dielectric Resonator Antennas.

This book focuses on the understanding of the Cylindrical Dielectric Resonator Antennas (CDRA). The book introduces the fundamentals of DRA, CDRA, identifying the modes in a CDRA, excitation techniques and recent advancements pertaining to the research of the CDRAs. The latest trends in the field ar...

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Tác giả chính: Mukherjee, Biswajeet
Tác giả khác: Chauhan, Monika
Định dạng: Licensed eBooks
Ngôn ngữ:Tiếng Anh
Được phát hành: Norwood : Artech House, 2021.
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Mục lục:
  • Dielectric Resonator Antennas
  • Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • 1 Introduction to Dielectric Resonator Antennas
  • 1.1 Genesis of Dielectric Materials as Radiators
  • 1.2 RDRAs and Their Modes
  • 1.3 CDRA and Its Modes
  • 1.4 HDRA and Its Modes
  • 1.5 Equilateral Triangular DRA and Its Modes
  • 1.6 Conclusion
  • References
  • 2 DRA Bandwidth Enhancement Techniques
  • 2.1 Various Feeding Methods
  • 2.1.1 Coaxial Probe Feed
  • 2.1.2 Microstrip Feeding
  • 2.1.3 Aperture or Slot Feeding
  • 2.2 Bandwidth Enhanced by Stacking of Various Permittivity Layers
  • 2.3 Metallic Loading
  • 2.4 Compact and Low-Profile Geometry
  • 2.5 Fractal- and Reform-Shaped Geometry
  • 2.6 Conclusion
  • References
  • 3 DRA CP Techniques
  • 3.1 Circular Polarization by the Single-Feed Technique
  • 3.2 CP by Multiple-Feeding Techniques
  • 3.3 CP by Geometry Modification Techniques
  • 3.4 CP by the Array Configuration Technique
  • 3.5 CP by Switchable Feeding Techniques
  • 3.6 Conclusion
  • References
  • 4 DRA Gain-Enhancement Techniques
  • 4.1 Gain Enhancement by Loading a Metamaterial or Frequency-Selective Surface on a DRA
  • 4.2 Gain Enhanced by Metal Integration of the DRA
  • 4.3 Gain Enhanced by Higher-Order Modes
  • 4.4 Enhancing Gain with a Dielectric Resonator Array System
  • 4.5 Enhancing Gain by Stacking Various Materials
  • 4.6 Conclusion
  • References
  • 5 Multiple-Input and Multiple-Output DRAs and Diversity Applications
  • 5.1 MIMO Antenna Characteristics and Attributes
  • 5.1.1 Reflection Coefficient (R)
  • 5.1.2 Transmission Coefficient (t)
  • 5.1.3 Envelope Correlation Coefficient
  • 5.1.4 Channel Capacity Loss
  • 5.1.5 Mean Effective Gain
  • 5.1.6 Total Active-Reflection Coefficient
  • 5.2 Single-DRA Element with Dual- or Multiple-Feeding Techniques for MIMO Applications
  • 5.3 Dual-DRA Elements with Dual- or Multiple-Feeding Techniques for MIMO Applications.
  • 5.4 Multiple DRA Elements with Multiple Feeds for MIMO Applications
  • 5.5 Conclusion
  • References
  • 6 Fabrication, Experimental Setup, Measurement, and Practical Considerations
  • 6.1 Dielectric Material and Its Selection
  • 6.2 Limitations in Practical DRA Considerations
  • 6.3 Fabrication Methods and Machines
  • 6.4 Various Measurements of the DRA
  • 6.4.1 Measurement of the S-Parameter
  • 6.4.2 Far-Field Measurement Setup
  • 6.4.3 Gain and Antenna Radiation Efficiency Measurements
  • 6.4.4 CP Measurements
  • 6.5 Conclusion
  • References
  • About the Authors
  • Index.