High Gain Superstrate Loaded Membrane Antenna Based on Substrate Integrated Waveguide Technology

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International Journal of Antennas and Propagation

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Figure 12: High Gain Superstrate Loaded Membrane Antenna Based on Substrate Integrated Waveguide Technology 