Analysis and Design of L-strip Proximity Coupled Circular Microstrip Antenna.

An L-strip proximity coupled circular microstrip antenna is proposed. The structure is investigated using circuit theoretic approach and simulated using IE3D simulation software. The patch is designed on a thick substrate of thickness of 11 mm for a design frequency of 3.74 GHz and provides ultra wide band operation. The numerical results for input impedance, VSWR, radiation pattern, efficiency and gain are presented. Bandwidth is found to be dependent on length of horizontal part of L-strip. A bandwidth of 69.52% is achieved (for VSWR≤2) for y₀=0.112λ₀ and h₂=0.097λ₀. The beam of antenna rotates with operating frequency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]