March 29, 2024

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The microstrip antenna, Part 2: Implementation

he microstrip antenna is a convenient, planar, easy-to-fabricate antenna with some attractive attributes and features, as well as some distinct limitations.

Part 1 of this FAQ was a brief review of antennas and introduced to microstrip antenna design. This part continues that exploration along with related issues.

Q: What’s the difference, if any, between a microstrip antenna and a patch antenna?

A: There really is none. In a strict sense, “microstrip” refers to this antenna as a concept, while “patch” refers to its actual realization as a discrete component. You can buy patch antennas as standard components from many sources (Figure 1). In practice, the terms are used interchangeably.

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