30 GHz Switchable Waveguide Antenna: Prototype Antenna Solution for 60 GHz Wi-Fi Protocol 802.11 ad

The purpose of this thesis was to design an antenna for 60 GHz Wi-Fi protocol 802.11 ad. Due to high loss at this frequency, highly directional, narrow beam antennas are required. Therefore, for WLAN applications where hemispherical coverage is required, a multi-antenna-element solution is required. In response to these requirements, a switchable waveguide structure was built by combining substrate integrated waveguide technology with controllable reflectors. Prototypes were designed and manufactured at 30 GHz to test this new technology. Prototypes included 1-way, 2-way and 4-way switchable waveguide variations. Measured results are in line with initial design targets and simulation results.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Applied Science (M.App.Sc.)

Level thesis:degree_level

Master's

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Engineering, Electrical and Computer

Grantor dc:publisher

Carleton University

Year dc:date.issued

2016

Author dc:creator

• Hadden, Joel Norman

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright © 2016 the author(s). Theses may be used for non-commercial research, educational, or related academic purposes only. Such uses include personal study, research, scholarship, and teaching. Theses may only be shared by linking to Carleton University Institutional Repository and no part may be used without proper attribution to the author. No part may be used for commercial purposes directly or indirectly via a for-profit platform; no adaptation or derivative works are permitted without consent from the copyright owner.

Language dc:language.iso

en

DOI

10.22215/etd/2016-11299

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:carleton.scholaris.ca:20.500.14718/39430