scholarly journals Mutual Coupling Reduction in Patch Antenna Array Based on EBG Structure for MIMO Applications

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 332-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yahiea Alnaiemy ◽  
Taha A. Elwi ◽  
Lajos Nagy
Keyword(s):  
Resonant Frequency ◽  
Antenna Array ◽  
Mutual Coupling ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Microstrip Antennas ◽  
Separation Distance ◽  
Rectangular Slot ◽  
Antenna Performance ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Input Multiple Output

This paper presents a printed rectangular slot microstrip antenna array of two elements based on an Electromagnetic Band Gap (EBG) structure. The proposed EBG structure is invented to improve the isolation between the radiating elements for multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) application. Single and two slotted rectangular microstrip antennas are designed on an FR-4 substrate with a dielectric constant (εr) of 4.3 and loss tangent (tanδ) of 0.025 with thickness of 1.6 mm. The proposed EBG structure is designed as one planar row of 24 slots. The proposed array performance is tested numerically using Computer Simulation Technology Microwave Studio (CSTMW) of Finite Integration Technique (FIT) formulations. The antenna performance in terms of reflection coefficient (S11), isolation coefficient (S21), radiation patterns, boresight gain and Envelope Correlation Coefficient (ECC) are investigated before and after introducing the EBG structure to identify the significant enhancements. The proposed EBG structure is located between the radiating antenna elements to reduce the mutual coupling of the proposed antenna array. The edge to edge separation distance of the proposed antennas is λ0/16, where the λ0 is the free space wavelength at 2.45 GHz. The simulated results show a significant isolation enhancement from –6 dB to –29 dB at the first resonant frequency 2.45 GHz and from –10 dB to –25 dB at the second resonant frequency 5.8 GHz after introducing the EBG structure to the antenna array.

scholarly journals Modified U-Shaped Resonator as Decoupling Structure in MIMO Antenna

Electronics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1321
Author(s):  
Amjad Iqbal ◽  
Ahsan Altaf ◽  
Mujeeb Abdullah ◽  
Mohammad Alibakhshikenari ◽  
Ernesto Limiti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Equivalent Circuit Model ◽  
Separation Distance ◽  
Antenna System ◽  
Parametric Modelling ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Antenna Performance ◽  
Multiple Input ◽  
Input Multiple Output ◽  
Simple Assembly

This paper presents an isolation enhancement of two closely packed multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna system using a modified U-shaped resonator. The modified U-shaped resonator is placed between two closely packed radiating elements resonating at 5.4 GHz with an edge to edge separation distance of 5.82 mm (λ∘/10). Through careful adjustment of parametric modelling, the isolation level of −23 dB among the densely packed elements is achieved. The coupling behaviour of the MIMO elements is analysed by accurately designing the equivalent circuit model in each step. The antenna performance is realized in the presence and absence of decoupling structure, and the results shows negligible effects on the antenna performance apart from mutual coupling. The simple assembly of the proposed modified U-shaped isolating structure makes it useful for several linked applications. The proposed decoupling structure is compact in nature, suppress the undesirable coupling generated by surface wave and nearby fields, and is easy to fabricate.

scholarly journals Wearable Metamaterial Dual-Polarized High Isolation UWB MIMO Vivaldi Antenna for 5G and Satellite Communications

Micromachines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 1559
Author(s):  
Adam R. H. Alhawari ◽  
Tale Saeidi ◽  
Abdulkarem Hussein Mohammed Almawgani ◽  
Ayman Taher Hindi ◽  
Hisham Alghamdi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mutual Coupling ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Satellite Communications ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Diversity Gain ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Antenna Performance ◽  
Low Profile ◽  
Input Multiple Output ◽  
Conductive Textile

A low-profile Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna showing dual polarization, low mutual coupling, and acceptable diversity gain is presented by this paper. The antenna introduces the requirements of fifth generation (5G) and the satellite communications. A horizontally (4.8–31 GHz) and vertically polarized (7.6–37 GHz) modified antipodal Vivaldi antennas are simulated, fabricated, and integrated, and then their characteristics are examined. An ultra-wideband (UWB) at working bandwidths of 3.7–3.85 GHz and 5–40 GHz are achieved. Low mutual coupling of less than −22 dB is achieved after loading the antenna with cross-curves, staircase meander line, and integration of the metamaterial elements. The antennas are designed on a denim textile substrate with = 1.4 and h= 0.5 mm. A conductive textile called ShieldIt is utilized as conductor with conductivity of 1.8 × 104. After optimizing the proposed UWB-MIMO antenna’s characteristics, it is increased to four elements positioned at the four corners of a denim textile substrate to be employed as a UWB-MIMO antenna for handset communications, 5G, Ka and Ku band, and satellite communications (X-band). The proposed eight port UWB-MIMO antenna has a maximum gain of 10.7 dBi, 98% radiation efficiency, less than 0.01 ECC, and acceptable diversity gain. Afterwards, the eight-ports antenna performance is examined on a simulated real voxel hand and chest. Then, it is evaluated and compared on physical hand and chest of body. Evidently, the simulated and measured results show good agreement between them. The proposed UWB-MIMO antenna offers a compact and flexible design, which is suitably wearable for 5G and satellite communications applications.

scholarly journals MUTUAL COUPLING EFFECT ON MIMO ANTENNA

2014 ◽  
pp. 247-250
Author(s):  
BHUSHAN R. KALAMKAR ◽  
SACHIN S. KHADE ◽  
B.L. BADJATE
Keyword(s):  
Antenna Array ◽  
Mutual Coupling ◽  
Mimo Systems ◽  
Coupling Effect ◽  
Ground Plane ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Input Multiple Output ◽  
Plate Antenna

To reduce mutual coupling effect on MIMO Antenna this paper presents the analysis of bent ground plane antennas for multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO). First, the three plate antenna array patterns of the envelope correlation coefficients are proposed to evaluate the diversity performance of antennas in MIMO systems. Following this, a compact three-element suspended plate antenna array with a bent ground plane is presented. The diversity performance of the design is experimentally and numerically analysed.

Mutual Coupling Optimization of Compact Microstrip Array Antenna

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 538
Author(s):  
Lin Teng ◽  
Jingrui Pei ◽  
Shoulin Yin
Keyword(s):  
Resonant Frequency ◽  
Antenna Array ◽  
Free Space ◽  
Mutual Coupling ◽  
Array Antenna ◽  
Defected Ground Structure ◽  
Ground Structure ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Microstrip Array ◽  
Microstrip Array Antenna

<p><em>In this paper, we perfect the mutual coupling of compact microstrip array antenna by designing a new defected ground structure. When the resonant frequency is 2.45GHz, array element spacing is 0.1 times of free space wavelength, we introduce new defected ground structure into antenna array. Then we use HFSS to make simulation and compare the changing of antenna's parameters before and after adding defected ground structure. The results demonstrate that the parameters representing mutual coupling in new model can reduce by 30dB, which effectively perfects the mutual coupling of compact microstrip array antenna.</em><em></em></p>

scholarly journals A four-element UWB MIMO antenna using SRRs for application in satellite communications

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 3154
Author(s):  
Chafai Abdelhamid ◽  
Hedi Sakli ◽  
Nizar Sakli
Keyword(s):  
Mimo System ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Wide Band ◽  
Satellite Communications ◽  
Separation Distance ◽  
Ultra Wide Band ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Double Ring ◽  
Antenna Performance ◽  
Input Multiple Output

This paper proposes a method for designing a new <em>ultra wide band</em> (UWB) multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna with two and four elements. First we presented an ultra-wide band antenna we studied these performances. Then, we studied the application of metamaterials to the design of MIMO antennas for miniaturization and the performance of antennas, in order to guarantee the proper functioning of the MIMO system with a much reduced separation distance between the radiating elements (λ/12), where the coupling can be very weak. The application of these circular double ring SRRs materials on the front plan of the antenna has contributed to the increasing of the antenna performance is studied in terms of S-Parameters, efficiency, diversity gain (DG), radiation properties and envelop correlation coefficient (ECC). It offers advantages such as the reduction of weight and congestion that is beneficial for their integration into satellite communications systems.

scholarly journals Development of C-Shaped Parasitic MIMO Antennas for Mutual Coupling Reduction

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (19) ◽  
pp. 2431
Author(s):  
Hamizan Yon ◽  
Nurul Huda Abd Rahman ◽  
Mohd Aziz Aris ◽  
Mohd Haizal Jamaluddin ◽  
Irene Kong Cheh Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mutual Coupling ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Design Work ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Mimo Antennas ◽  
Antenna Performance ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Multiple Input ◽  
Input Multiple Output ◽  
Linear Configuration

In the 5G system, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antennas for both transmitting and receiving ends are required. However, the design of MIMO antennas at the 5G upper band is challenging due to the mutual coupling issues. Many techniques have been proposed to improve antenna isolation; however, some of the designs have impacts on the antenna performance, especially on the gain and bandwidth reduction, or an increase in the overall size. Thus, a design with a detailed trade-off study must be implemented. This article proposes a new C-shaped parasitic structure around a main circular radiating patch of a MIMO antenna at 16 GHz with enhanced isolation features. The proposed antenna comprises two elements with a separation of 0.32λ edge to edge between radiation parts placed in a linear configuration with an overall dimension of 15 mm × 26 mm. The C-shaped parasitic element was introduced around the main radiating antenna for better isolation. Based on the measurement results, the proposed structure significantly improved the isolation from −23.86 dB to −32.32 dB and increased the bandwidth from 1150 MHz to 1400 MHz. For validation, the envelope correlation coefficient (ECC) and the diversity gain (DG) were also measuredas 0.148 dB and 9.89 dB, respectively. Other parameters, such as the radiation pattern, the total average reflection coefficient and the mean effective gain, were also calculated to ensure the validity of the proposed structure. Based on the design work and analysis, the proposed structure was proven to improve the antenna isolation and increase the bandwidth, while maintaining the small overall dimension.

scholarly journals A Graphene-Assembled Film Based MIMO Antenna Array with High Isolation for 5G Wireless Communication

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 2382
Author(s):  
Rongguo Song ◽  
Xiaoxiao Chen ◽  
Shaoqiu Jiang ◽  
Zelong Hu ◽  
Tianye Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antenna Array ◽  
Antenna Arrays ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Frequency Selective Surface ◽  
Antenna System ◽  
Antenna Element ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
High Isolation ◽  
Input Multiple Output ◽  
Alternative Material

With the development of 5G, Internet of Things, and smart home technologies, miniaturized and compact multi-antenna systems and multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna arrays have attracted increasing attention. Reducing the coupling between antenna elements is essential to improving the performance of such MIMO antenna system. In this work, we proposed a graphene-assembled, as an alternative material rather than metal, film-based MIMO antenna array with high isolation for 5G application. The isolation of the antenna element is improved by a graphene assembly film (GAF) frequency selective surface and isolation strip. It is shown that the GAF antenna element operated at 3.5 GHz has the realized gain of 2.87 dBi. The addition of the decoupling structure improves the isolation of the MIMO antenna array to more than 10 dB and corrects the antenna radiation pattern and operating frequency. The isolation between antenna elements with an interval of 0.4λ is above 25 dB. All experimental results show that the GAF antenna and decoupling structure are efficient devices for 5G mobile communication.

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