Stub loaded dual band circulaly polarized microstrip antenna for GPS application
Keywords:
Microstrip Antenna, stub,Circular polarization, Axial Ratio, BandwidthAbstract
A single-feed low-profile and easy to fabricate circularly polarized microstrip patch antenna has been
developed for GPS applications. For dual frequency operation, four slots are etched near edges of the patch and a
crossed slot etched in the center for generating circular polarization. In order to reducing the frequency ratio of two
frequency bands of the antenna, the patch is loaded by four short circuit microstrip stubs. Using stub loading, the
frequency ratio of two bands of the antenna can be, even, reduced.