Abstract
A compact log-periodic dipole array (LPDA) is presented with size-reduced dipole elements. With T-shaped top loading, the length of individual dipole elements is reduced by 45% compared to that of λ/2-dipole elements. The compact LPDA is simulated and fabricated for measurement verification. The measured 10-dB impedance bandwidth is 87.3%, and the average realized gain in the direction of the shortest dipole is 5.1 dBi over the operating bandwidth.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 7814275 |
Pages (from-to) | 1585-1588 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters |
Volume | 16 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- Compact antennas
- log-periodic dipole array (LPDA)
- top-loaded antenna