Pattern Reconfigurable MIMO Antenna Based on Characteristic Mode Theory

A pattern reconfigurable dual-port multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna system utilizing Characteristic mode theory is proposed at 2.45GHz. By using the selective incentives of four characteristic modes, six pairs of balanced inductive exciter (BIEs) and the antenna are integrated to realize the selective incentives of the four patterns. In the feeder network, by changing the state of the PIN diode, the two ports realize selective incentive to obtain four working states. The test results show that the pattern reconfiguration technique is reliable and can be used in other types of structures.