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Abstract

Performance of the sensing patch technique for measuring the power accepted at the antenna feed port of active patch antennas has been evaluated at harmonic frequencies. A prototype antenna, including two sensors at appropriate locations, was fabricated and tested at the fundamental and two harmonic frequencies to estimate the power accepted by the antenna, including determination of the sensor calibration factor.

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Dr. Dawei Zhou

Prof. Raed A. Abd-Alhameed

Dr. Chan Hwang See

Dr. Nazar T. Ali

Mr. Mohammad S. Bin-Melha