ANTENNA DIVERSITY FOR PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS TRANSCEIVERS

Authors

Bruce M. Green, Brigham Young University
Dr. Michael A. Jensen, Brigham Young University

Keywords

antenna diversity, communication transceivers, cellular phone, Finite Difference Time Domain, FDTD

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Abstract

The presence of human tissue near the antenna of a portable cellular phone reduces its range of reception and transmission. This research investigates the feasibility of antenna diversity (more than one antenna on a handset) as a means of combating the loss of received signal power to a cellular phone antenna due to the biological tissues of the operator. The Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) method provides simulations of two antenna designs that accurately models both the antenna and tissue of the operator.

Recommended Citation

Green, Bruce M. and Jensen, Dr. Michael A. (2013) "ANTENNA DIVERSITY FOR PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS TRANSCEIVERS," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1909.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1909