Aperture coupled MEMS reconfigurable pixel patch antenna for conformal load bearing antenna structures (CLAS)

The study and design of an aperture coupled MEMS reconfigurable pixel patch antenna is proposed for operation under the CLAS concept. By activating and deactivating certain sections of a pixelated area the antenna is reconfigured in three frequency bands within 1-2 GHz. Simulation results show that the antenna bandwidth ranges from 5% to 25% and the peak realized gain is greater than 9 dBi.