An experimental implementation of resistive plates to enhance the performance of the mobile base station antennas
Journal
Microwave and Optical Technology Letters
Journal Volume
37
Journal Issue
4
Pages
276-280
Date Issued
2003
Author(s)
Abstract
In mobile communications, irregular handover and undesired interference, caused by wide inter-sector coverage overlapping and the antenna's side-lobe radiation, are improved by the application of resistive plates. This paper experimentally examines the characteristics of resistive plates and their design and implementation in order to reduce interference and enhance performance by guiding the power from overlapping regions to the main-beam regions of each sector.
Type
journal article