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Abstract

A novel extremely compact Zeroth Order Resonator (ZOR) antenna with a chip inductor, for Digital Video Broadcasting-Handheld (DVB-H) application, is presented. The proposed antenna has a bowtie structure with an overall dimension of 0.0186λ₀ × 0.020λ₀ × 0.003λ₀ mm³ at 503 MHz. The zeroth resonance property makes the resonant frequency to be independent of the antenna dimension. The 3:1 VSWR bandwidth of the antenna is 39 MHz and offers an omnidirectional radiation pattern. A 99.1% reduction in the overall area of the structure is achieved compared to a conventional circular patch antenna operating at the same frequency.

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Dr. Thazhe Koralath Roshna

Dr. Unnimadhavan Deepak

Dr. Vallathadam Sajitha

Professor Kesavath Vasudevan

Professor Pezholil Mohanan