Considerations on configurable multi-standard antennas for mobile terminals realized in LTCC technology

Konferenz: EuCAP 2009 - 3rd European Conference on Antennas and Propagation
23.03.2009 - 27.03.2009 in Berlin, Germany

Tagungsband: EuCAP 2009

Seiten: 5Sprache: EnglischTyp: PDF

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Autoren:
Manteuffel, D. (University of Kiel, Center for Wireless Communications, Kaiserstrasse 2, 24143 Kiel, Germany)
Manteuffel, D.; Arnold, M. (IMST GmbH, Carl-Friedrich-Gauss-Str. 2, 47475, Kamp-Lintfort, Germany)

Inhalt:
In this paper we present part of a long term research project that aims on designing a (re-)configurable multistandard antenna element for 4G (4th Generation) mobile terminals based on LTCC (Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic) technology. The antenna itself is a coupling element that efficiently excites the chassis of the mobile terminal to radiate as an entire antenna. Coupling is optimized by a reactive tuning circuit. Several of these tuning circuits are realized in a single LTCC component and can be multiplexed to the antenna by a SPnT (Single Pole n Thru) antenna switch integrated into the LTCC component. The coils and capacitor in the LTCC component are configurable on the top-layer of the component. Thus, the component is configurable according to different mobile terminal chassis configurations and multiple bands.