scholarly journals Design and Performance Analysis of a Compact Quad-Element UWB MIMO Antenna for Automotive Communications

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (18) ◽  
pp. 2184
Author(s):  
Sriram Arumugam ◽  
Sangeetha Manoharan ◽  
Sandeep Kumar Palaniswamy ◽  
Sachin Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Communication Systems ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Unit Cell ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Impedance Bandwidth ◽  
Vehicular Communication ◽  
Single Plane ◽  
Antenna Structure ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Conducting Bodies

This paper presents the design and analysis of a planar ultra-wideband (UWB) multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) antenna for modern vehicular communication systems. The proposed unit cell antenna structure was designed using modified elliptical radiators on a Rogers RO3003 substrate, has a size of 22 × 22 × 0.76 mm3, and covers an impedance bandwidth (S11 ≤ −10 dB) of 3.14 GHz to 12.24 GHz. The peak gain and efficiency of the unit cell prototype are 5.1 dBi and 81%, respectively. The unit cell was further developed into a MIMO antenna configuration with four elements placed orthogonal to each other in a single plane measuring 50 × 50 × 0.76 mm3. The measured isolation between the antenna elements was greater than 20 dB. The measured envelope correlation coefficient (ECC) of the MIMO antenna was less than 0.004, the diversity gain (DG) was greater than 9.67 dB, the total active reflection coefficient (TARC) was <−10 dB, and the mean effective gain (MEG) ratio was > 0.99. The characteristics of the proposed unit cell and the MIMO antenna were investigated for housing effects in order to validate the consistent performance of the antenna in the presence of conducting bodies. In addition, the radiation characteristics of the antenna when mounted on a vehicle were analyzed using a virtual model of the car. The results show that the proposed quad-element UWB MIMO array is compact, has good performance, and is well-suited for automotive applications.

scholarly journals 8-Port Semi-Circular Arc MIMO Antenna with an Inverted L-Strip Loaded Connected Ground for UWB Applications

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1476
Author(s):  
Tathababu Addepalli ◽  
Arpan Desai ◽  
Issa Elfergani ◽  
N. Anveshkumar ◽  
Jayshri Kulkarni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ground Plane ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Directional Pattern ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Impedance Bandwidth ◽  
Antenna Structure ◽  
Circular Arc ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Input Multiple Output ◽  
Uwb Applications

Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antennas with four and eight elements having connected grounds are designed for ultra-wideband applications. Careful optimization of the lines connecting the grounds leads to reduced mutual coupling amongst the radiating patches. The proposed antenna has a modified substrate geometry and comprises a circular arc-shaped conductive element on the top with the modified ground plane geometry. Polarization diversity and isolation are achieved by replicating the elements orthogonally forming a plus shape antenna structure. The modified ground plane consists of an inverted L strip and semi ellipse slot over the partial ground that helps the antenna in achieving effective wide bandwidth spanning from (117.91%) 2.84–11 GHz. Both 4/8-port antenna achieves a size of 0.61 λ × 0.61 λ mm2 (lowest frequency) where 4-port antenna is printed on FR4 substrate. The 4-port UWB MIMO antenna attains wide impedance bandwidth, Omni-directional pattern, isolation >15 dB, ECC < 0.015, and average gain >4.5 dB making the MIMO antenna suitable for portable UWB applications. Four element antenna structure is further extended to 8-element configuration with the connected ground where the decent value of IBW, isolation, and ECC is achieved.

A compact four-port UWB MIMO antenna with connected ground and wide axial ratio bandwidth

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sachin Kumar ◽  
Gwan Hui Lee ◽  
Dong Hwi Kim ◽  
Wahab Mohyuddin ◽  
Hyun Chul Choi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Design Method ◽  
Ground Plane ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Axial Ratio ◽  
Unit Cell ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Impedance Bandwidth ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Input Multiple Output

AbstractA new design method of an ultra-wideband circularly-polarized planar multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) antenna is presented in this paper. The proposed MIMO antenna consists of four unit cell antennas, being comprised of a microstrip feed line and a square slotted ground plane. In the proposed unit cell design, a circular stub is protruded from the ground plane strip for achieving circular polarization. The unit cell of the MIMO antenna is optimized by adjusting design parameters. The compact four-port MIMO antenna prototype is designed on the FR4 substrate with the overall dimensions of 45 × 45 × 1.6 mm3. The proposed four-port MIMO antenna design provides an impedance bandwidth (S11 < −10 dB) of 112% (3.1–11 GHz) and a 3 dB axial ratio bandwidth of 36% (4.8–6.9 GHz). The performance of the fabricated MIMO antenna shows good agreement between the EM simulation and measurement results.

Compact cross-shaped parasitic strip based multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) dielectric resonator antenna for ultra-wideband (UWB) applications

Frequenz ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sachin Kumar Yadav ◽  
Amanpreet Kaur ◽  
Rajesh Khanna
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Resonator ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Impedance Bandwidth ◽  
Dielectric Resonator Antenna ◽  
Antenna Structure ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Multiple Input ◽  
Input Multiple Output ◽  
Uwb Applications

Abstract In this article, cross-shaped metallic parasitic strips based two radiator element multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) dielectric resonator antenna (DRA) is excited by quadrature wave transformer microstrip feedline, designed, simulated and fabricated for ultra-wideband (UWB) applications. The proposed MIMO antenna structure is implemented with the help of two rectangular-shaped radiator elements that supports three modes HE11δ , HE21δ , and HE12δ at 4.4, 8.3, 10.8 GHz respectively. These fundamental and higher-order modes are supported to wide impedance bandwidth. Inverted T-shaped metallic strip and ground stub to improve the impedance bandwidth 104.6% (3.3–10.8 GHz) with 5.7 dBi peak gain, to enhance the coupling coefficient by stub, scissor-shaped defected ground structure and cross-shaped metallic parasitic strips are used in the existed structure. The MIMO diversity parameters are implemented as simulated ECC ≤ 0.003, DG ≥ 9.98 dB, and CCL ≤ 0.68. All the obtained MIMO antenna parameters are within the acceptable limit for providing high data rate for UWB applications.

A compact dual port UWB-MIMO/diversity antenna for indoor application

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 360-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonika Priyadarsini Biswal ◽  
Sushrut Das
Keyword(s):  
Mimo System ◽  
Ground Plane ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Impedance Bandwidth ◽  
Good Prospect ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Radiating Element ◽  
Input Multiple Output

A compact printed quadrant shaped monopole antenna is introduced in this paper as a good prospect for ultra wideband- multiple-input multiple-output (UWB-MIMO) system. The proposed MIMO antenna comprises two perpendicularly oriented monopoles to employ polarization diversity. An open circuit folded stub is extended from the ground plane of each radiating element to enhance the impedance bandwidth satisfying the UWB criteria. Two ‘L’ shaped slots are further etched on the radiator to provide good isolation performance between two radiators. The desirable radiator performances and diversity performances are ensured by simulation and/or measurement of the reflection coefficient, radiation pattern, realized peak gain, envelope correlation coefficient (ECC), diversity gain, mean effective gain (MEG) ratio and channel capacity loss (CCL). Results indicate that the proposed antenna exhibits 2.9–11 GHz 10 dB return loss bandwidth, mutual coupling <−20 dB, ECC < 0.003, MEG ratio ≈ 1, and CCL < 0.038 Bpsec/Hz, making it a good candidate for UWB and MIMO diversity application.

Matrix Analysis and Pulse Transmission of Antenna Array for MIMO UWB Systems

2011 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-96
Author(s):  
Giennadij Czawka ◽  
Marek Garbaruk
Keyword(s):  
Antenna Array ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Signal Transmission ◽  
Antenna System ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Matrix Analysis ◽  
Planar Antennas ◽  
Antenna Structure ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Pulse Transmission

Matrix Analysis and Pulse Transmission of Antenna Array for MIMO UWB Systems This paper presents a theoretical matrix analysis of antenna structure consisting of two double-element planar antennas for ultra-wideband (UWB) application in 2*2 MIMO indoor communication systems. The structure and characteristics of pla-nar two-element UWB antenna are presented. Two matrix models of MIMO antenna system are represented in the paper. A stan-dard MIMO signal transmission matrix without taking into con-sideration the coupling between antennas is described. A new ap-proach to a full electromagnetic analysis based on the scattering matrix of the MIMO spatial antenna array is proposed. Func-tional power parameters for the whole MIMO UWB transmit-receive antenna structure are introduced. Results of computer si-mulations of different matrices describing a MIMO antenna sys-tem and the transmission propagation pulses are presented.

scholarly journals Mutual Coupling Reduction Using a Protruded Ground Branch Structure in a Compact UWB Owl-Shaped MIMO Antenna

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Mchbal ◽  
N. Amar Touhami ◽  
H. Elftouh ◽  
A. Dkiouak
Keyword(s):  
Mutual Coupling ◽  
Impedance Matching ◽  
Ground Plane ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Monopole Antenna ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Impedance Bandwidth ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Input Multiple Output ◽  
Uwb Applications

A compact ultra-wideband (UWB) multiple input-multiple output (MIMO) antenna with high isolation is designed for UWB applications. The proposed MIMO antenna consists of two identical monopole antenna elements. To enhance the impedance matching, three slots are formed on the ground plane. The arc structure as well as the semicircle with an open-end slot is employed on the radiating elements the fact which helps to extend the impedance bandwidth of the monopole antenna from 3.1 up to 10.6 GHz, which corresponds to the UWB band. A ground branch decoupling structure is introduced between the two elements to reduce the mutual coupling. Simulation and measurement results show a bandwidth range from 3.1 to 11.12 GHz with |S11_|<−15 dB, |S21_|<−20 dB, and ECC < 0.002.

scholarly journals High-Isolation UWB MIMO Antenna with Multiple X-Shaped Stubs Loaded between Ground Planes

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Minghuan Wang ◽  
Jingchang Nan ◽  
Jing Liu
Keyword(s):  
Frequency Band ◽  
Impedance Matching ◽  
Ground Plane ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Dielectric Substrate ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Antenna Structure ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
High Isolation ◽  
Input Multiple Output

A miniaturized ultra-wideband multiple-input multiple-output (UWB MIMO) two-port antenna with high isolation based on FR4 is designed in this article. The size of the antenna is only 18 × 28 × 1.6 mm3. The MIMO antenna consists of two identical antenna elements symmetrically placed on the same dielectric substrate in opposite directions. By loading three crossed X-shaped stubs between two unconnected ground planes, high isolation and good impedance matching are achieved. The working frequency band measured by this UWB MIMO antenna is 1.9–14 GHz, and the isolation is kept above 20.2 dB in the whole analysis frequency band. Good radiation characteristics as well as envelope correlation coefficient (ECC, <0.09), mean effective gain (MEG), and channel capacity loss (CCL) in the passband meet the requirements of the application, which can be applied to the UWB wireless communication system. To verify the applicability of the proposed method for enhancing the isolation between antenna elements, the two-port antenna structure was extended to a four-port antenna structure. In the case of loading the X-shaped stubs to connect to the ground plane, the isolation of the antenna is maintained above 15.5 dB within 1.7–14 GHz.

scholarly journals Design of Quad-Port Ultra-Wideband Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output Antenna with Wide Axial-Ratio Bandwidth

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 1174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pawan Kumar ◽  
Shabana Urooj ◽  
Areej Malibari
Keyword(s):  
Ground Plane ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Axial Ratio ◽  
Dielectric Substrate ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Impedance Bandwidth ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Multiple Input ◽  
Input Multiple Output ◽  
Good Agreement

This article presents a compact, planar, quad-port ultra-wideband (UWB) multiple-input–multiple-output (MIMO) antenna with wide axial ratio bandwidth (ARBW). The proposed MIMO design consists of four identical square-shaped antenna elements, where each element is made up of a circular slotted ground plane and feed by a 50 Ω microstrip line. The circular polarization is achieved using a protruding hexagonal stub from the ground plane. The four elements of the MIMO antenna are placed orthogonally to each other to obtain high inter-element isolation. FR-4 dielectric substrate of size 45 × 45 × 1.6 mm3 is used for the antenna prototype, and a good agreement is noticed among the simulated and experimental results. The proposed MIMO antenna shows 3-dB ARBW of 52% (3.8–6.5 GHz) and impedance bandwidth (S11 ≤ −10 dB) of 144% (2.2–13.5 GHz).

A compact dual-polarized co-radiator MIMO antenna for UWB applications

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Harleen Kaur ◽  
Hari Shankar Singh ◽  
Rahul Upadhyay
Keyword(s):  
Ground Plane ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Impedance Bandwidth ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Wireless Applications ◽  
Multiple Input ◽  
Input Multiple Output ◽  
Dual Polarized ◽  
Uwb Applications

Abstract In this research study, a compact dual-polarized co-radiator ultra-wideband (UWB) multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna with improved impedance bandwidth and isolation is proposed for wireless applications. The designed co-radiator has an overall area of 0.3λo × 0.3λo mm2 (where, λo is free space wavelength corresponding to the lower cut-off frequency, i.e., 3.1 GHz). The proposed resonator comprises of a hybrid geometry which is created with the combinations of a circular-shaped patch, a square, and two rectangular stubs. It is centrally aligned between two 50 Ω micro-strip feed lines that are positioned orthogonal to each other. Further, the modified ground plane is attached with the end-loaded line which provides broadband isolation over entire UWB frequency band. The simulated results of the proposed antenna exhibit wideband characteristics with impedance bandwidth of 3.1–16.9 GHz with minimum isolation of −15 dB. Moreover, all the radiation performance parameters are analyzed and discussed. Some important diversity parameters such as envelope correlation coefficient, mean effective gain, effective diversity gain, and channel capacity loss have also been evaluated. Furthermore, all the measured results of proposed antenna agree well with the simulated results which make the proposed antenna a suitable candidate for UWB-MIMO wireless applications.

scholarly journals Recent Developments of Reconfigurable Antennas for Current and Future Wireless Communication Systems

Electronics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naser Ojaroudi Parchin ◽  
Haleh Jahanbakhsh Basherlou ◽  
Yasir Al-Yasir ◽  
Raed Abd-Alhameed ◽  
Ahmed Abdulkhaleq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Communication Systems ◽  
Adaptive Systems ◽  
Microelectromechanical Systems ◽  
Multiple Input Multiple Output ◽  
Reconfigurable Antennas ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Fourth Generation ◽  
Mobile Terminals ◽  
Antenna Structure ◽  
Active Elements

Reconfigurable antennas play important roles in smart and adaptive systems and are the subject of many research studies. They offer several advantages such as multifunctional capabilities, minimized volume requirements, low front-end processing efforts with no need for a filtering element, good isolation, and sufficient out-of-band rejection; these make them well suited for use in wireless applications such as fourth generation (4G) and fifth generation (5G) mobile terminals. With the use of active materials such as microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), varactor or p-i-n (PIN) diodes, an antenna’s characteristics can be changed through altering the current flow on the antenna structure. If an antenna is to be reconfigurable into many different states, it needs to have an adequate number of active elements. However, a large number of high-quality active elements increases cost, and necessitates complex biasing networks and control circuitry. We review some recently proposed reconfigurable antenna designs suitable for use in wireless communications such as cognitive-ratio (CR), multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO), ultra-wideband (UWB), and 4G/5G mobile terminals. Several examples of antennas with different reconfigurability functions are analyzed and their performances are compared. Characteristics and fundamental properties of reconfigurable antennas with single and multiple reconfigurability modes are investigated.

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