Multifrequency Self-Diplexed Single Patch Antennas Loaded with Split Ring Resonators

In this paper, a novel approach to design multifrequency self-diplexed single patch antennas is proposed. This approach is based on a square microstrip patch antenna loaded with split ring resonators (SRRs). The working frequencies can be arbitrarily chosen and frequency ratios lower than 1.07 have been achieved. In addition self-diplexing characteristics are also achieved between transmitting and receiving ports by including SRRs in the feeding lines. Several prototypes have been manufactured and measured in the X-band showing good performance. Received 17 December 2010, Accepted 17 January 2011, Scheduled 26 January 2011 Corresponding author: Javier Montero-de-Paz (jmontero@tsc.uc3m.es). 48 Montero-de-Paz et al.

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