Dual‐frequency impedance matching networks based on two‐section transmission line

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1415-1423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad A. Maktoomi ◽  
Ajay P. Yadav ◽  
Mohammad S. Hashmi ◽  
Fadhel M. Ghannouchi
Keyword(s):  
Transmission Line ◽  
Impedance Matching ◽  
Dual Frequency ◽  
Matching Networks

scholarly journals Optimum power transfer in RF front end systems using adaptive impedance matching technique

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Alibakhshikenari ◽  
Bal S. Virdee ◽  
Leyre Azpilicueta ◽  
Chan H. See ◽  
Raed Abd-Alhameed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Impedance Matching ◽  
Adaptive Antenna ◽  
Power Transfer ◽  
Control Loops ◽  
Matching Networks ◽  
Front End ◽  
Rf Front End ◽  
Matching Technique ◽  
Digital Circuitry ◽  
Communications System

AbstractMatching the antenna’s impedance to the RF-front-end of a wireless communications system is challenging as the impedance varies with its surround environment. Autonomously matching the antenna to the RF-front-end is therefore essential to optimize power transfer and thereby maintain the antenna’s radiation efficiency. This paper presents a theoretical technique for automatically tuning an LC impedance matching network that compensates antenna mismatch presented to the RF-front-end. The proposed technique converges to a matching point without the need of complex mathematical modelling of the system comprising of non-linear control elements. Digital circuitry is used to implement the required matching circuit. Reliable convergence is achieved within the tuning range of the LC-network using control-loops that can independently control the LC impedance. An algorithm based on the proposed technique was used to verify its effectiveness with various antenna loads. Mismatch error of the technique is less than 0.2%. The technique enables speedy convergence (< 5 µs) and is highly accurate for autonomous adaptive antenna matching networks.

scholarly journals Bandwidth and gain enhancement of composite right left handed metamaterial transmission line planar antenna employing a non foster impedance matching circuit board

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Alibakhshikenari ◽  
Bal S. Virdee ◽  
Ayman A. Althuwayb ◽  
Leyre Azpilicueta ◽  
Naser Ojaroudi Parchin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transmission Line ◽  
Impedance Matching ◽  
Circuit Board ◽  
Operating Frequency ◽  
Planar Antenna ◽  
Effective Technique ◽  
Input Capacitance ◽  
Gain Enhancement ◽  
Microstrip Patch ◽  
Left Handed

AbstractThe paper demonstrates an effective technique to significantly enhance the bandwidth and radiation gain of an otherwise narrowband composite right/left-handed transmission-line (CRLH-TL) antenna using a non-Foster impedance matching circuit (NF-IMC) without affecting the antenna’s stability. This is achieved by using the negative reactance of the NF-IMC to counteract the input capacitance of the antenna. Series capacitance of the CRLH-TL unit-cell is created by etching a dielectric spiral slot inside a rectangular microstrip patch that is grounded through a spiraled microstrip inductance. The overall size of the antenna, including the NF-IMC at its lowest operating frequency is 0.335λ0 × 0.137λ0 × 0.003λ0, where λ0 is the free-space wavelength at 1.4 GHz. The performance of the antenna was verified through actual measurements. The stable bandwidth of the antenna for |S11|≤ − 18 dB is greater than 1 GHz (1.4–2.45 GHz), which is significantly wider than the CRLH-TL antenna without the proposed impedance matching circuit. In addition, with the proposed technique the measured radiation gain and efficiency of the antenna are increased on average by 3.2 dBi and 31.5% over the operating frequency band.

scholarly journals Overcoming the Realization Problems of Wideband Matching Circuits

2018 ◽  
pp. 31-36
Author(s):  
Balázs Matolcsy ◽  
Attila Zólomy
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Circuit Simulation ◽  
Impedance Matching ◽  
Microwave Circuit ◽  
Design Rules ◽  
Analytical Design ◽  
Calculation Technique ◽  
Matching Networks ◽  
Practical Design

During the analytical design process of wideband impedance matching major problems may arise, that might lead to non-realizable matching networks, preventing the successful impedance matching. In this paper two practical design rules and a simplified equation is presented, supporting the design of physically realizable impedance matching networks. The design rules and calculation technique introduced by this paper is summarized, and validated by microwave circuit simulation examples.

Design of a high-gain dual-band antipodal Vivaldi antenna array for 5G communications

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Sumit Kumar ◽  
Amruta S. Dixit
Keyword(s):  
Frequency Spectrum ◽  
Impedance Matching ◽  
High Gain ◽  
Dual Band ◽  
Dual Frequency ◽  
Band Frequency ◽  
Dielectric Lens ◽  
Bottom Side ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Vivaldi Antenna

Abstract This paper presents a dual-band 1 × 4 antipodal Vivaldi antenna (AVA) array with high gain to operate over a dual-frequency band that covers the 5G frequency spectrum. The gain is enhanced by employing a dielectric lens (DL). The AVA array consists of four radiating patch elements, corrugations, DL, and array feeding network on the top side. The bottom side contains four radiating patches which are the mirror images of top radiating patches. The designed AVA contains 1 × 4 array antenna elements with a DL that is operating in the ranges of 24.59–24.98 and 27.06–29 GHz. The dimensions of the designed antenna are 97.2 mm × 71.2 mm × 0.8 mm. For the improvement in gain and impedance matching at the dual-band frequency, corrugation and feeding network techniques are used. The gain obtained is about 8–12 dBi. AVA array is tested after fabrication and the measured results are reliable with the simulation results.

Implementations of ACJ Technique in Different Four-Port Filter Networks

2021 ◽  
pp. 281-299
Author(s):  
Eugene A. Ogbodo
Keyword(s):  
Transmission Line ◽  
Impedance Matching ◽  
Main Challenge ◽  
The Common ◽  
Coupled Resonator

This chapter proposes the use of asynchronously coupled-resonator junctions (ACJ) in the design of a multi-input multi-output (MIMO) filtering network and a masthead combiner (MHC). By employing the resonator junctions, miniaturised circuits are achieved without using any transmission-line-based impedance matching circuits. The main challenge in the designs is the control and implementation of the external couplings at the common ports of this all-resonator-based MIMO filtering network and MHC. Both devices are four ports-based with the MIMO filtering network operating at 1.8, 2.1, and 2.6 GHz, while the MHC operates at the two channels of 1.8 and 2.1 GHz. The demonstrated designs achieved fractional bandwidths of 1.764 GHz to 1.836 GHz, 2.058 GHz to 2.142 GHz, and 2.548 GHz to 2.652 GHz, respectively. Good agreements have been achieved between the measurements of the prototype devices and the simulations.

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