Evaluation of microplasma discharges as active components for reconfigurable antennas

Francisco Pizarro, Romain Pascaud, Olivier Pascal, Thierry Callegari, Laurent Liard

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Abstract

This paper presents an experimental setup for the wideband RF characterization of plasma Micro Hollow Cathode Sustained Discharge (MHCD). This microdischarge is studied as a candidate for integrated active component in antennas, using the change of permittivity caused by the presence of plasma. The measurement setup consists of a 50Ω microstrip line with a single MHCD placed in its center. The measurement of the scattering parameters of the experimental device permits the evaluation of the complex permittivity and conductivity of the MHCD.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 6th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2012
Pages117-119
Number of pages3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event6th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2012 - Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 26 Mar 201230 Mar 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of 6th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2012

Conference

Conference6th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2012
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityPrague
Period26/03/1230/03/12

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