Design and Applications of Active Integrated Antennas

Active Integrated Antennas (AIA) are a new sub-system design that combines the active components (amplifier, oscillator, mixer, diodes) and the antenna to provide better power transfer, higher gains, increased efficiencies, switched beam patterns, and smaller design footprints. This book discusses the fundamental aspects of AIA and discusses the various types of AIA, such as oscillator, amplifier, mixer, transceiver, frequency reconfigurable, on-chip and on package, and non-foster AIA. It also presents co-design procedures for AIA applied to multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) front ends and examples of narrowband and wideband designs. This is the first book to elaborate on AIA design with detailed step-by-step tutorials and the use of software packages.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2018
Publisher: Artech House Publishers

The utilization of Active Integrated Antenna (AIA) in place of conventional sub-system designs for individual components offers a multitude of advantages. By integrating active components such as amplifiers, oscillators, mixers, and diodes with the antenna, system designers can unlock a range of enhanced features and improve performance significantly. This comprehensive book delves into the realm of active integration and co-design, highlighting how these techniques can lead to improved power transfer, higher gains, increased efficiencies, switched beam patterns, and smaller design footprints.

As advancements in antenna designs necessitate closer integration with other radio electronics, AIA is poised to become a prominent choice in future wireless terminals. The book provides a foundational understanding of AIA, encompassing various types such as oscillators, amplifiers, mixers, transceivers, frequency reconfigurable, on-chip, and on-package AIA, as well as non-foster AIA for diverse frequency bands and wireless standards. It also delves into co-design procedures for AIA applied to multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) front ends, showcasing examples of narrowband and wideband designs.

Uniquely, this book offers detailed step-by-step tutorials accompanied by software packages (included on an accompanying CD). It presents real-world cases and illustrations, making it an invaluable resource for practicing and research engineers seeking to excel in AIA design. With its comprehensive coverage and practical approach, it is undoubtedly a must-have title for anyone interested in this field.

Weight: 776g
Dimension: 185 x 265 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781630813581
Edition number: Unabridged ed