Tuning a Bowtie Slot Antenna with an Equation Based Curve for 900 and 2400 MHz ISM Bands

Abstract

A dual-band bowtie slot antenna is proposed and designed for the 900 and 2400 MHz ISM bands. Using Rogers 4003C substrate (εr = 3.55) with a thickness of 1.6 mm, the antenna is produced and tested. A comparison is made between measured and simulated data from both a Method of Moments and Finite-Element method software packages. By using a parabolic curve to form the sides of the bowtie slot, the new antenna integrates features from a Vivaldi antenna into its design. Using these features, the antenna achieves dual-band operation while maintaining an omni-directional pattern similar to a normal bowtie slot. The parabolic sides of this bowtie slot antenna offers an additional design element for other CPW fed slot antenna designs.