CPW Silicon Zeroth-Order Resonance Antenna Using Composite Right/Left-Handed Transmission Lines

The aim of this paper is to present the results obtained in modeling, technological realization and measurements of a zeroth-order resonance antenna using composite right/left-handed (CRLH) structures. The CRLH structures are made by using series connected interdigital capacitors and parallel connected CPW (CoPlanar Waveguide) transmission lines. The antenna was fabricated on silicon substrate in order to a subsequent integration in a more complex circuit.