1. Frequency Reconfigurable Microstrip Patch Antenna
Work Completed By: Mike Bly, Josh Rohman
Project Advised by: Dr. Prasad N. Shastry
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Results of Antenna with Inset Feed Matching
Project Goals
RMSW201 MEMS (Switching Method)
Resonant frequencies shall be two commercially available GPS frequencies (1.227GHz and 1.575GHz) with a 24MHz Bandwidth
Switching resonant frequencies shall be controlled by MEMS technology
Patch antenna shall be linearly polarized
Received signal shall be matched to 50Ω using Inset Feed Matching
Conclusions
ADS model and simulations met project specifications
Fabricated antenna in progress
1.575GHz Simulation Results
Finalized Patch Antenna
DC ground via 100kΩ resistors
MEMS Evaluation Layout
+5VDC to -90VDC DC-DC Converter
1.227GHz Simulation Results