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Abstract

In this paper, a bandwidth improvement technique in SIW slotted antennas is presented. Distinct from conventional SIW antennas with multiple cavity modes, a single cavity mode (TE₂₁₀) is utilized to improve the bandwidth. When a rectangle slot is loaded at bottom surface of the cavity, the TE₂₁₀ cavity mode is perturbed. As a result, two independent modes (odd TE₂₁₀, even TE₂₁₀) are introduced and merged in close proximity. Finally, the antenna is fabricated and tested. The measured results render an impedance bandwidth of 12.8% and a maximum gain of 7.1 dBi. The cross-polar level of maximum -29 dB and -34 dB is at 9.73 GHz and 10.63 GHz, respectively. The proposed design holds many features such as easy fabrication and light weight. Besides, the proposed design is a single-layered that makes it extremely convenient to integrate with other planar configurations.

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Mr. Bollavathi Lokeshwar

Dr. Jammalamadugu Ravindranadh

Ms. Devabhaktuni Madhavi