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Abstract

A low-profile, dual-band, shared-aperture antenna with a large frequency ratio is presented, based on a meshed patch and an AMC-backed Fabry-Perot (F-P) cavity. By taking advantage of the weak frequency sensitivity of grid slotting in meshed patches, the upper meshed patch is utilized as both the parasitic patch for the low-frequency antenna and the partially reflective surface (PRS) for the high-frequency F-P cavity, thereby simplifying the overall structure. Meanwhile, the AMC ground is employed to control the reflection phase and reduce the cavity height to λ/4, which enables both antennas to share the same aperture within an 8-mm profile. A prototype is fabricated and tested at 1.6 GHz and 15.14-15.46 GHz. Measured results demonstrate a frequency ratio of 1:9.6, a peak gain of 6.2 dBi at 1.6 GHz, a peak gain of 11.8 dBi in the high-frequency band, and a port isolation better than 17 dB. The proposed antenna features compact size, low profile, and efficient structural reuse, making it attractive for integrated multi-band communication systems.

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Dr. Chaoyuan Guo

Dr. Zhihan Liu

Professor Yufeng Liu