Two-dimensional displacement and alignment sensor based on reflection coefficients of open microstrip lines loaded with split ring resonators

A two-dimensional displacement and alignment sensor is proposed based on two open-ended transmission lines, each loaded with a split ring resonator (SRR). In this arrangement, the depth of resonance-induced notches in the reflection coefficients can be used to sense a displacement of the loading SRR...

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Published in:Electronics letters 2014-04, Vol.50 (8), p.620-622
Main Authors: Horestani, A.K, Naqui, J, Abbott, D, Fumeaux, C, Martín, F
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Language:eng
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Summary:A two-dimensional displacement and alignment sensor is proposed based on two open-ended transmission lines, each loaded with a split ring resonator (SRR). In this arrangement, the depth of resonance-induced notches in the reflection coefficients can be used to sense a displacement of the loading SRRs in two orthogonal directions. Since the operation principle of the sensor is based on the symmetry properties of SRR-loaded transmission lines, the proposed sensor benefits from immunity to variations in ambient conditions. More importantly, it is shown that in contrast to previously published metamaterial-inspired two-dimensional displacement and alignment sensors, the proposed sensor can be operated at a single fixed frequency. The concept and simulation results are validated through measurement.
ISSN:0013-5194
1350-911X
1350-911X