scholarly journals Low-Profile and Closely Spaced Four-Element MIMO Antenna for Wireless Body Area Networks

Electronics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Issa Elfergani ◽  
Amjad Iqbal ◽  
Chemseddine Zebiri ◽  
Abdul Basir ◽  
Jonathan Rodriguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Impedance Matching ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Ism Band ◽  
Average Channel Capacity ◽  
Capacity Loss ◽  
Low Profile ◽  
Multiple Input ◽  
Input Multiple Output ◽  
Strong Candidate

A compact four-element multiple-input multiple output (MIMO) antenna is proposed for medical applications operating at a 2.4 GHz ISM band. The proposed MIMO design occupies an overall volume of 26 mm × 26 mm × 0.8 mm. This antenna exhibits a good impedance matching at the operating frequency of the ISM band, whose performance attributes include: isolation around 25 dB, envelope correlation coefficient (ECC) less than 0.02, average channel capacity loss (CCL) less than 0.3 bits/s/Hz and diversity gain (DG) of around 10 dB. The average peak realized gain of the four-element MIMO antenna is 2.4 dBi with more than 77 % radiation efficiency at the frequency of interest (ISM 2.4 GHz). The compact volume and adequate bandwidth, as well as the good achieved gain, make this antenna a strong candidate for bio-medical wearable applications.

Design of a wearable MIMO antenna deployed with an inverted U-shaped ground stub for diversity performance enhancement

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Anupma Gupta ◽  
Ankush Kansal ◽  
Paras Chawla
Keyword(s):  
Performance Enhancement ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
The Body ◽  
Structural Deformation ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Tissue Phantom ◽  
Capacity Loss ◽  
Multiple Input ◽  
Input Multiple Output ◽  
Broadside Radiation

Abstract A compact multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antenna operating at 2.45 GHz industrial scientific and medical band is presented for wearable devices. Open-end slotting is used to miniaturize the antenna dimensions. Inverted U-shaped ground stub is incorporated to reduce mutual coupling. On-body performance is analyzed on a three-layered equivalent tissue phantom model. The wide bandwidth of 300 MHz and port isolation of 30 dB are obtained from measured results. The antenna shows the efficiency of 40% and directivity of 4.56 dBi when placed at a gap of “s” = 4 mm from the body. Broadside radiation pattern and low specific absorption rate make the antenna suitable for on-body communication. Further, diversity performance is measured in terms of envelope correlation coefficient (ECC), diversity gain (DG), and channel capacity loss (CCL). The value of ECC is 0.025, DG is 9.98 dB, and CCL is 0.12 bits/s/Hz at 2.45 GHz. Antenna robustness is examined by bending the structure at different radii along the x-axis and y-axis. Performance of the proposed structure is reliable with structural deformation.

UWB MIMO antenna with common radiator

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 573-580 ◽  
Author(s):  
Garima Srivastava ◽  
B. K. Kanuijia ◽  
Rajeev Paulus
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Impedance Bandwidth ◽  
Rectangular Slot ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Circular Patch ◽  
Capacity Loss ◽  
Compact Size ◽  
Multiple Input ◽  
Input Multiple Output

A compact printed 2 × 2 ultrawideband (UWB) multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antenna with a single circular patch as a common radiator for both the antenna elements is presented in this paper. A single circular patch is excited by two tapered CPW feeds for dual polarization. To improve the isolation between two ports, a rectangular slot of dimension L1 × W1 is created in the radiator. The UWB MIMO antenna has impedance bandwidth of 3–12 GHz with a isolation better than 17 dB between the two ports. The envelope correlation coefficient and the capacity loss are evaluated to ensure the good diversity performance of UWB MIMO antenna. The antenna has a compact size of 45 × 45 mm2 and is fabricated on low cost FR4 substrate and measured using Agilent VNA. The simulated and measured results show that the proposed UWB antenna is good candidate for UWB MIMO applications.

scholarly journals A High Isolation MIMO Antenna without Decoupling Structure for LTE 700 MHz

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanjie Wu ◽  
Yunliang Long
Keyword(s):  
Impedance Matching ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Monopole Antenna ◽  
Antenna Element ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
High Isolation ◽  
Antenna Performance ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Multiple Input ◽  
Input Multiple Output

This paper presents a long-term evolution (LTE) 700 MHz band multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) antenna, and high isolation between the two symmetrical antenna elements is obtained without introducing extra decoupling structure. Each antenna element is a combination antenna of PIFA and a meander monopole antenna. The end of the PIFA and the meander monopole antenna are, respectively, overlapped with the 50 Ω microstrip feed line, the two overlapping areas produce additional capacitance which can be considered decoupling structures to enhance the isolation for the MIMO antenna, as well as the impedance matching of the antenna elements. The MIMO antenna is etched on FR4 PCB board with dimensions of 71 × 40 × 1.6 mm3; the edge-to-edge separation of the two antenna elements is only nearly 0.037 λat 700 MHz. Both simulation and measurement results are used to confirm the MIMO antenna performance; the operating bandwidth is 698–750 MHz withS11≤−6 dB andS21≤−23 dB.

Compact super-wideband MIMO antenna with improved isolation for wireless communications

Frequenz ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajit Kumar Singh ◽  
Santosh Kumar Mahto ◽  
Rashmi Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Frequency Band ◽  
Ground Plane ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Dielectric Substrate ◽  
Center Frequency ◽  
Isolation Technique ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Capacity Loss ◽  
Multiple Input ◽  
Input Multiple Output

Abstract This paper presents a miniaturized dual-element Super-Wideband (SWB) Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output (MIMO) antenna. The operation bandwidth is enhanced by 175% with a Bandwidth Dimension Ratio (BDR) of 6960, using a tapered microstrip line and employing an improved isolation technique. An inverted T-slot is used in the partial ground plane of the antenna. Isolation is increased up to 25 dB over the operating band (1.6–24.5 GHz) by using a pair of T-shaped stubs and a rectangular strip between them. A detailed analysis of the parameters Envelope Correlation Coefficient (ECC), Diversity Gain (DG), Mean Effective Gain (MEG), Total Active Reflection Coefficient (TARC), isolation between the ports, and Channel Capacity Loss (CCL) is undertaken to investigate the performance of proposed SWB MIMO antenna. A prototype of the proposed design is developed by fabricating on the FR–4 (loss tangent 0.02) dielectric substrate of electrical dimension 0.18λ 0 × 0.14λ 0. The measured parameters are in good agreement with the simulated ones. The proposed antenna focusses on 2.4–2.483 GHz frequency band (Bluetooth) and 3.4–3.6 GHz frequency band with a center frequency of 3.5 GHz (as part of the sub 6 GHz 5G band).

scholarly journals Transparent 2-Element 5G MIMO Antenna for Sub-6 GHz Applications

Electronics ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 251
Author(s):  
Arpan Desai ◽  
Merih Palandoken ◽  
Issa Elfergani ◽  
Ismail Akdag ◽  
Chemseddine Zebiri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ground Plane ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Transparent Conductive Oxide ◽  
Site Location ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
High Frequency Structure Simulator ◽  
Capacity Loss ◽  
Multiple Input ◽  
Input Multiple Output ◽  
Iot Devices

A dual-port transparent multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna resonating at sub-6 GHz 5G band is proposed by using patch/ground material as transparent conductive oxide (AgHT-8) and a transparent Plexiglas substrate. Two identical circular-shaped radiating elements fed by using a microstrip feedline are designed using the finite element method (FEM) based high-frequency structure simulator (HFSS) software. The effect of the isolation mechanism is discussed using two cases. In case 1, the two horizontally positioned elements are oriented in a similar direction with a separate ground plane, whereas in case 2, the elements are vertically placed facing opposite to each other with an allied ground. In both cases, the transparent antennas span over a −10 dB band of 4.65 to 4.97 GHz (300 MHz) with isolation greater than 15 dB among two elements. The diversity parameters are also analyzed for both the cases covering the correlation coefficient (ECC), mean effective gain (MEG), diversity gain (DG), and channel capacity loss (CCL). The average gain and efficiency above 1 dBi and 45%, respectively with satisfactory MIMO diversity performance, makes the transparent MIMO antenna an appropriate choice for smart IoT devices working in the sub-6 GHz 5G band by mitigating the co-site location and visual clutter issues.

scholarly journals Isolation Enhancement Using a Hybrid Technique in an Eight-Element UWB MIMO Antenna Design

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 56-65
Author(s):  
A. Mchbal ◽  
N. Amar Touhami ◽  
H. Elftouh ◽  
A. Dkiouak
Keyword(s):  
Impedance Matching ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Hybrid Technique ◽  
Good Efficiency ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Multiple Input ◽  
Input Multiple Output ◽  
Uwb Applications

A high order multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antenna assembly is designed for Ultra-Wideband (UWB) applications. The antenna configuration is based on a peculiar arrangement of the radiating elements. A defected microstrip structure is also introduced on the feedlines. The use of a novel technique, the so-called ports-shift, is here discussed. In the proposed antenna, a protruded ground branch structure is employed in combination of three parasitic stubs so as to enhance isolation and impedance matching over the UWB frequency band. The results show that the presented antenna exhibits a good impedance matching which is about -10 dB with a high mutual coupling 15 dB, and envelope correlation coefficients (ECC) smaller than 0.15. The antenna also exhibits good diversity gain of about 9.5, and a good efficiency that varied between 56% and 91% and total active reflection coefficient of less than -20 dB. Which makes it a good candidate for UWB applications.

Isolation Enhancement between Ports of a Compact Ultra-wideband MIMO Antenna

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
Yantao Yu ◽  
Shenshen Mao ◽  
Meng Li ◽  
Danting He
Keyword(s):  
Impedance Matching ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Dielectric Substrate ◽  
Spatial Diversity ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Back Side ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Multiple Input ◽  
Input Multiple Output ◽  
Uwb Applications

In this paper, a novel compact multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna with enhanced port isolation is proposed for ultra-wideband (UWB) applications. The UWB MIMO antenna contains two coplanar annular monopoles etched on the front side of the FR-4 substrate. The dielectric substrate has a relative permittivity of 4.4 and a size of 80 mm × 40 mm × 1.6 mm. The irregular ground is printed on the back side of the substrate. In order to enhance the port isolation between the two monopoles, the expanded ground is exploited in the proposed design. In addition, the ground is etched with some slots to achieve good impedance matching. Both the simulated and measured results show that the proposed antenna achieves good impedance matching as well as high port isolation over the entire UWB band. Moreover, the proposed antenna has good spatial diversity characteristics. In summary, the proposed UWB MIMO antenna can be well applied to the ultra-wideband wireless communication system.

scholarly journals Low-Profile Dual-Wideband MIMO Antenna with Low ECC for LTE and Wi-Fi Applications

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gye-Taek Jeong ◽  
Sunho Choi ◽  
Kyoung-hak Lee ◽  
Woo-Su Kim
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Surface Current ◽  
Mobile Terminal ◽  
Radiation Patterns ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Isolation Techniques ◽  
Low Profile ◽  
Multiple Input ◽  
Wireless Broadband ◽  
Input Multiple Output

This paper presents a low-profile dual-wideband multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antenna with low envelop correlation coefficient (ECC) for long-term evolution (LTE) and wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) applications. The antenna covers LTE band 7 and Wi-Fi as well as wireless broadband (Wibro) and Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMax) (except for the 3.5-GHz band). To aid with integration of a practical mobile terminal, the MIMO antenna elements are placed at appropriate locations by analyzing the surface current distribution and without using any additional isolation techniques. The measured bandwidths with reflection coefficients of <−10 dB are 36.8% in the range 2.02–2.93 GHz and 23.4% in the range 5.10–6.45 GHz. Isolation is satisfied to be >20 dB in the operating frequency ranges of both LTE band 7 and Wi-Fi. Additionally, the calculated ECC is in the range0.005<ρ<0.025, which is considerably lower than theρ<0.5required for MIMO applications. The measured radiation patterns are appropriate for mobile terminals, and omnidirectional radiation patterns are obtained.

scholarly journals Metamaterial-Based Highly Isolated MIMO Antenna for Portable Wireless Applications

Electronics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amjad Iqbal ◽  
Omar A Saraereh ◽  
Amal Bouazizi ◽  
Abdul Basir
Keyword(s):  
Mutual Coupling ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
High Gain ◽  
Metamaterial Structure ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Wireless Applications ◽  
Capacity Loss ◽  
Multiple Input ◽  
Input Multiple Output ◽  
Edge Separation

In this paper, a metamaterial structure is presented to lower the mutual coupling between the closely spaced microstrip patch antenna elements. Two elements Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna is closely placed with each other at edge to edge separation of 0.135 λ 0 (7 mm). Isolation improvement of 9 dB is achieved by keeping the metamaterial structure in between the MIMO elements. With the proposed structure, the isolation is achieved around −24.5 dB. Due to low ECC, high gain, low channel capacity loss and very low mutual coupling between elements, the proposed antenna is a good candidate for the MIMO applications. The proposed antenna is fabricated and tested. A reasonable agreement between simulated and measured results is observed.

Multiband Printed Slot Meander Patch Antenna for MIMO Implementation in 4G Handheld Devices

2013 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nassrin Ibrahim Mohamed ◽  
Tharek Abd. Rahman ◽  
Mursyidul Idzam Sabran
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Antenna System ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Portable Devices ◽  
Patch Antennas ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Low Profile ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Multiple Input ◽  
Input Multiple Output

This paper presents a Low-profile slot meander patch antennas. The antenna is a multiple communication bands for handheld devices and implements multiple-input–multiple-output (MIMO) technique. The proposed model covers LTE band-11 1.5 GHz Lower (1427.9 - 1452.9, 1475.9 - 1500.9), LTE band-2 PCS 1900 (1930 -1990, 1850 -1910), LTE band-7 2.6 GHz (2620-2690, 2500- 2570), and LTE band-22 3.5 GHz (3510-3590, 3410-3490) with dB matching criterion (VSWR 3:1). An isolation less than -15 dB has been obtained between two typical slot meander patch antennas. The isolation is achieved as a result of using CPW feeding mechanism and inserted CLL network isolator. This dual-feed (2-elements) planar antenna is fabricated and measured. The result of this small size structured MIMO antenna system shows a good radiation characteristics and small mutual coupling which is promising for MIMO applications in compact portable devices.

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