Frequency-Reconfigurable Artificial Magnetic Conductor with Wide Tuning Range

Siti Nailah Mastura Zainarry, Shengjian Jammy Chen, Christophe Fumeaux

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Abstract

A concept of frequency-reconfigurable artificial magnetic conductor (AMC) based on open-stub-loaded varactors with wide tuning range is presented. The design consists of a square patch with two open-stub-loaded varactors connected to two edges of the patch along one direction. The working principle is based on the impedance transformation characteristics of the stubs, which is exploited to load varactors for attaining the frequency reconfigurability. By applying a variable bias voltage on the varactors, the AMC operation frequency can be tuned continuously from 3.36 to 4.98 GHz while maintaining a reflection amplitude better than -3 dB. To satisfy the miniaturization requirement of the design, a commercially available substrate material WavePro from Garlock Sealing Technologies with a high relative permittivity of 10 is used in this design. The AMC performance is analyzed and characterized based on reflection coefficient and phase tuning range of its unit cell in simulation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting, AP-S/URSI 2023 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages141-142
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781665442282
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Sept 2023
Event2023 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting, AP-S/URSI 2023 - Portland, United States
Duration: 23 Jul 202328 Jul 2023

Publication series

NameIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest)
Volume2023-July
ISSN (Print)1522-3965

Conference

Conference2023 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting, AP-S/URSI 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPortland
Period23/07/2328/07/23

Keywords

  • Artificial magnetic conductor
  • frequency selective surface
  • frequency-reconfigurable
  • perfect electric conductor
  • periodic boundary conditions
  • varactor

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