scholarly journals Time-Domain Investigation of Switchable Filter Wide-Band Antenna for Microwave Breast Imaging

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (15) ◽  
pp. 4302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Haider ◽  
MuhibUr Rahman ◽  
Mahdi Naghshvarianjahromi ◽  
Hyung Seok Kim
Keyword(s):  
Time Domain ◽  
Breast Imaging ◽  
Wide Band ◽  
Tumor Detection ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Good Time ◽  
Area Network ◽  
Microwave Breast Imaging ◽  
The Time Domain ◽  
Domain Performance

This paper investigates the time-domain performance of a switchable filter impulse radio ultra-wideband (IR-UWB) antenna for microwave breast imaging applications. A miniaturized CPW-fed integrated filter antenna with switchable performance in the range of the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) bands could operate well within a 3.0 to 11 GHz frequency range. The time-domain performance of the filter antenna was investigated in comparison to that of the designed reference wideband antenna. By comparing both antennas’ time-domain characteristics, it was seen that the switchable filter antenna had good time-domain resolution along with the frequency-domain operation. Additionally, the time-domain investigation revealed that the switchable filter wide-band antenna performed similarly to the reference wide band antenna. This antenna was also utilized for a tumor detection application, and it was seen that the switchable filter wide-band antenna could detect a miniaturized irregularly shaped tumor easily, which is quite promising. Such an antenna with a good time-domain resolution and tumor detection capability will be a good candidate and will find potential applications in microwave breast imaging.

scholarly journals Time Domain Performance of Reconfigurable Filter Antenna for IR-UWB, WLAN, and WiMAX Applications

Electronics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 1007
Author(s):  
Zhuohang Zhang ◽  
Zhongming Pan
Keyword(s):  
Time Domain ◽  
Wireless Local Area Network ◽  
Local Area Network ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Time Domain Analysis ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Area Network ◽  
Compact Size ◽  
The Time Domain

A novel reconfigurable filter antenna with three ports for three dependent switchable states for impulse radio-ultrawideband (IR-UWB)/wireless local area network (WLAN)/worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) applications is presented in this paper. Three positive-intrinsic-negative diodes, controlled by direct current, are employed to realize frequency reconfiguration of one ultra-wideband state and two narrowband states (2.4 GHz and 3.5 GHz). The time domain characteristic of the proposed antenna in the ultra-wideband state is studied, because of the features of the IR-UWB system. The time domain analysis shows that the reconfigurable filtering antenna in the wideband state performs similarly to the original UWB antenna. The compact size, low cost, and expanded reconfigurable filtering features make it suitable for IR-UWB systems that are integrated with WLAN/WiMAX communications.

scholarly journals Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Antenna Sensor Based Microwave Breast Imaging: A Review

Sensors ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 2951 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Mahmud ◽  
Mohammad Islam ◽  
Norbahiah Misran ◽  
Ali Almutairi ◽  
Mengu Cho
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Breast Tumor ◽  
Breast Imaging ◽  
Tumor Detection ◽  
Microwave Imaging ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
High Water Content ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Uwb Antenna ◽  
Microwave Breast Imaging

Globally, breast cancer is reported as a primary cause of death in women. More than 1.8 million new breast cancer cases are diagnosed every year. Because of the current limitations on clinical imaging, researchers are motivated to investigate complementary tools and alternatives to available techniques for detecting breast cancer in earlier stages. This article presents a review of concepts and electromagnetic techniques for microwave breast imaging. More specifically, this work reviews ultra-wideband (UWB) antenna sensors and their current applications in medical imaging, leading to breast imaging. We review the use of UWB sensor based microwave energy in various imaging applications for breast tumor related diseases, tumor detection, and breast tumor detection. In microwave imaging, the back-scattered signals radiating by sensors from a human body are analyzed for changes in the electrical properties of tissues. Tumorous cells exhibit higher dielectric constants because of their high water content. The goal of this article is to provide microwave researchers with in-depth information on electromagnetic techniques for microwave imaging sensors and describe recent developments in these techniques.

scholarly journals Design of Two Novel Dual Band-Notched UWB Antennas

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bing Li ◽  
Jing-song Hong
Keyword(s):  
Time Domain ◽  
Simple Structure ◽  
The Other ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Dual Band ◽  
Uwb Antennas ◽  
Monopole Antennas ◽  
Printed Monopole ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Time Domain

Two novel dual band-notched ultra-wideband (UWB) printed monopole antennas with simple structure and small size are presented. The size of both antennas is25×25×0.8 mm3. The bandwidth of one of the proposed antenna can be from 2.7 GHz to 36.8 GHz, except the bandwidth of 3.2–3.9 GHz for WiMAX applications and 5.14–5.94 GHz for WLAN applications. The bandwidth of the other is ranging for 2.7 to 41.1 GHz, except the bandwidth of 3.2–3.9 GHz for WiMAX applications and 4.8–5.9 GHz for WLAN applications. Bandwidths of the antennas are about 512% and 455% wider than those of conventional band-notched UWB antennas, respectively. In addition, the time-domain characteristics of the two antennas are investigated to show the difference between both antennas.

CCS: A Railway Corridor Control System Utilizing Ultra Wideband Radio Technology

Joint Rail ◽  
2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul A. Flaherty
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Local Area Network ◽  
Local Area Network ◽  
Linear Chain ◽  
Wide Band ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Area Network ◽  
Radio Technology ◽  
A Chain ◽  
Uwb Radio

Ultra Wide Band (UWB) radio is a unique technology which combines a megabit wireless local area network with a centimeter-resolution radiolocation (RADAR) capability over distances less than 100 meters. A linear chain of UWB nodes can be used to create a hop-by-hop data transmission network, which also forms a RADAR “corridor” along the chain. By co-locating such a chain of nodes along a railroad right-of-way, precise information on the location and velocity of trains could be distributed throughout the corridor. In addition, the radar corridor would detect the introduction of track obstacles such as rocks, people, and automobiles, as well as shifted loads and other high-wide train defects. Finally, the network of nodes would enable off-train communications with payload sensors, locomotive computers, and could also provide wireless connectivity for passenger service.

scholarly journals Directive Antenna for Ultrawideband Medical Imaging Systems

2008 ◽  
Vol 2008 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin M. Abbosh
Keyword(s):  
Human Body ◽  
Time Domain ◽  
Free Space ◽  
Short Pulse ◽  
Imaging Systems ◽  
Backward Radiation ◽  
Directive Antenna ◽  
The Time Domain ◽  
Domain Performance ◽  
Peak Gain

A compact and directive ultrawideband antenna is presented in this paper. The antenna is in the form of an antipodal tapered slot with resistive layers to improve its directivity and to reduce its backward radiation. The antenna operates over the frequency band from 3.1 GHz to more than 10.6 GHz. It features a directive radiation with a peak gain which is between 4 dBi and 11 dBi in the specified band. The time domain performance of the antenna shows negligible distortion. This makes it suitable for the imaging systems which require a very short pulse for transmission/reception. The effect of the multilayer human body on the performance of the antenna is also studied. The breast model is used for this purpose. It is shown that the antenna has more than 90% fidelity factor when it works in free space, whereas the fidelity factor decreases as the signal propagates inside the human body. However, even inside the human body, the fidelity factor is still larger than 70% revealing the possibility of using the proposed antenna in biomedical imaging systems.

scholarly journals Ultra Wideband Coplanar Waveguide Antenna with an Improved Gain using a Frequency Selective Surfaces (FSS)

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (9S) ◽  
pp. 145-149
Keyword(s):  
Time Domain ◽  
Coplanar Waveguide ◽  
Unit Cell ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Rectangular Slot ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Time Domain ◽  
Uwb Applications

In this article, an ultra-wideband FSS reflector has been proposed to enhance the gain of a CPW antenna for UWB applications. A CPW fed antenna having dimensions of 38mm×38mm×1.605mm and FSS unit cell having dimensions 14mm × 14mm × 1.605 mm are presented in the paper. A rectangular slot and stubs are interleaved at the outer edges of the patch for achieving desired characteristics of an ultra-wideband for the frequency range of 3.39 GHz to 12.9 GHz. Simulation results carried out using the CST microwave 2016 version in the time domain are presented for the proposed antenna. An FSS unit cell designed and simulated using periodic boundary conditions and floquet ports is presented. The combined setup of an array of FSS reflector behind the antenna has been simulated in the time domain. This set up shows an improved performance in terms of antenna’s gain. A maximum and minimum gain of 8.14 dB and 4.98 dB has been observed with the presence of FSS reflector behind the coplanar waveguide antenna. A significant improvement of 2.9 dB has been observed over the entire band of antenna’s operation

Super wideband printed monopole antenna for ultra wideband applications

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 133-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandeep Kumar Palaniswamy ◽  
Malathi Kanagasabai ◽  
Shrivastav Arun Kumar ◽  
M. Gulam Nabi Alsath ◽  
Sangeetha Velan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Local Area Network ◽  
Local Area Network ◽  
Ground Plane ◽  
Wide Band ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Monopole Antenna ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Impedance Bandwidth ◽  
Area Network ◽  
Compact Size

This paper presents the design, testing, and analysis of a clover structured monopole antenna for super wideband applications. The proposed antenna has a wide impedance bandwidth (−10 dB bandwidth) from 1.9 GHz to frequency over 30 GHz. The clover shaped antenna with a compact size of 50 mm × 45 mm is designed and fabricated on an FR4 substrate with a thickness of 1.6 mm. Parametric study has been performed by varying the parameters of the clover to obtain an optimum wide band characteristics. Furthermore, the prototype introduces a method of achieving super wide bandwidth by deploying fusion of elliptical patch geometries (clover shaped) with a semi elliptical ground plane, loaded with a V-cut at the ground. The proposed antenna has a 14 dB bandwidth from 5.9 to 13.1 GHz, which is suitable for ultra wideband (UWB) outdoor propagation. The prototype is experimentally validated for frequencies within and greater than UWB. Transfer function, impulse response, and group delay has been plotted in order to address the time domain characteristics of the proposed antenna with fidelity factor values. The possible applications cover wireless local area network, C-band, Ku-band, K-band operations, Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, and Wireless USB.

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