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31 articles for “array antennas”
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Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Planar Monopole Antenna Array for Indoor Multimedia Devices
Abstract: AbstractA UWB planar monopole antenna array for indoor multimedia devices is presented. The base work of antenna includes a modified rectangular monopole to cover entire UWB (3.1 to 10.6GHz) and fed with a 50Ω microstrip line. The proposed antenna array is having a compact size of (80*30*1.6mm3) with a spacing of 0.5*lambda between two elements. To exhibit a wider bandwidth, a rectangular cut in the ground plane has been introduced …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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A Review On A Compact Dual Polarized Antenna Array
Abstract: A compact dual-polarized antenna array for low-cost millimeter-wave (mm Wave) applications is proposed in this article. Utilizing a patch antenna with two orthogonal feeds positioned horizontally and vertically, a dual linear polarization antenna can be created. Two ports—a vertical port and a horizontal port—make up the suggested design. The antenna produces horizontal polarization by stimulating the horizontal port. The antenna produces vertical polarization by stimulating vertical port. With the higher …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 46–50 Read article
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High Gain Antenna Array (2x1 and 4x1) Design for WLAN Application
Abstract: Micro-strip antennas became very popular in 1970s primarily for space borne applications. Today they are used for government and commercial applications. These antennas consist of a metallic patch on a grounded substrate. The metallic patch can take many different configurations. However, the rectangular and circular patches are most popular because of ease of analysis and fabrication, and their attractive radiation characteristics, especially low cross-polarization radiation. In high performance aircraft, spacecraft, …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Review on Parasitically Coupled and a Direct Coupled Feed for a Microstrip Antenna Array
Abstract: Due to modern electronics, small size electronic systems have been increasing in integrated circuits and the physical size of systems is reduced. Hence, demand of small and low cost antennas has increased. Microstrip or patch antenna provides the lightweight, not expensive, and integration is easy. Microstrip antennas or patch antennas are one of the most attractive antennas for integrated systems and are widely used in wireless communication systems. This paper …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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Koch Slot DRA Antenna Array for Enhanced X-Band Applications
Abstract: This work introduces an innovative method aimed at improving the gain of Dielectric Resonator Antenna (DRA) arrays functioning within the X-band spectrum. The design features a Koch-shaped slot-coupled feeding structure, utilising the properties of a short-ended microstrip line to enhance radiation directionality. The results of the simulation show that compared to conventional rectangular and V-shaped slot designs, the suggested antenna array provides a notable gain enhancement. This performance boost demonstrates …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 8–20 Read article
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Compact MIMO Antenna Array based on Koch Fractal Metamaterial for 5G Applications
Abstract: In this paper, a design of a printed MIMO antenna array for 5G applications is proposed based on low profile structure. Thus, the antenna element is designed as a printed mender monopole with a partial ground plane. The partial ground plane is proposed to realize bandwidth enhancements through etching rectangular slots in the antenna back panel. It is found that such antenna shows two frequency bands, S11<-10dB, from 3 GHz …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Near Field Wireless Powering of Implantable Devices
Abstract: A new WPT system for biomedical applications has been investigated in this paper. First, an implantable receiving antenna with enhanced gain is studied. Then, a transmitting antenna array which can maximize the PTE of the WPT system is designed together with the receiving antenna and head model. Under the transmission distance of 150 mm, the PTE of the designed WPT system reaches a maximum value of 0.28% at the center …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 44–50 Read article
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EBG Technology and Applications; A Review
Abstract: This present paper concentrates on applications of Electromagnetic band gap (EBG) technology that is operating at microwave and sub mm wave frequencies. Some of examples of Electromagnetic band gap configurations in the region of microwave are shown, that includes array antennas, high precision GPS, mobile telephony, wearable antennas and diplexing antennas. A 500 GHz dipole configuration and a novel heterodyne mixer are shown as examples for sub millimeter wave region. …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 21–36 Read article
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Design of a Microstrip Patch Antenna with an Array of Circular SRR Using Left-Handed Metamaterial
Abstract: In this paper, the design of a patch antenna with a metamaterial composed of circular SRR is proposed. The proposed antenna design is fabricated on FR4 substrate and the experimental results obtained are in good agreement with the simulated results. By using the circular SRR structure the return loss of the conventional patch antenna has been improved from -11.5dB to -18.5dB. influence of metamaterial designed on another layer characteristics of …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Side Lobe Reduction using Bacterial Foraging Optimization
Abstract: AbstractTo meet the need for long-distance communication, the directive characteristics and radiation pattern of the antenna must be improved. By arranging the antenna elements in an electrical or geometric pattern, such that the radiated energy of the radiation elements vector added in the desired direction of propagation and canceled in the unwanted direction, results in a better-designed antenna array. The elements of the antenna array may be uniformly or non-uniformly …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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Wearable Rectenna Array for Wireless Power Transmission
Abstract: This paper explains about design of wearable antenna array which is used for receiving the microwave power transmitted at dual frequencies. Direct current power is obtained at the end of rectifying antenna or (Rectenna) composed with filter and Schottky diode. Proposed wearable antenna is designed on jeans textile as a substrate and copper foil tap as conducting material. The antenna array has the dual band resonating frequencies which are 4.65 …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 59–64 Read article
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Direction of Arrival Estimation in Mobile Communication Systems using MUSIC Algorithm
Abstract: AbstractAdaptive antenna arrays use multiple antenna elements to form directional patterns in order to improve the performance of wireless communication systems. The antenna arrays also have the ability to estimate the Direction-of-Arrival (DoA) of the signals received from the desired transmitters as well as the directions of interference signals. The results of DoA estimation are then used to adjust the weights of the adaptive Multi-Input Multi-Output (MIMO) antenna so that …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Binary GA for Sidelobe Reduction and Null Steering in 5G Array
Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive performance evaluation of a Binary Genetic Algorithm (BGA) for optimizing radiation characteristics of an active phased array antenna used in fifth-generation (5G) wireless communication systems. The primary objective is to achieve effective null steering while maintaining the desired main beam direction and simultaneously reducing the side lobe level (SLL). These improvements are essential for minimizing co-channel interference, enhancing spatial selectivity, and improving the Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio …
Published in International Journal of Radio Frequency Innovations · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Simulation And Analysis of Radio Frequency Energy Harvesting System Operating at 2.45 GHz Frequency
Abstract: — This paper proposed study of an RF energy harvesting system at 2.45 GHz using a rectifier and an antenna so called rectenna. Inset-fed micro-strip rectangular patch antenna array is fabricated. The rectifier circuit, employing Schottky diodes (HSMS-2850), converts AC power from the antenna to DC for RF detection. Analysis of the antenna's design and parameters such as directivity, return loss, gain, and VSWR is done using high-frequency simulator software …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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X- Band Microstrip Antenna for Radar and Amateur Radio Service
Abstract: Microstrip antennas and arrays are used as an alternative for the bulky and heavy weight reflector/slotted waveguide array antennas. For radars which demand a low profile, light weight antenna subsystem, the microstrip antennas are an ideal choice. The proposed antenna is designed in the X-band for the radar and missile application. It is a dual band antenna with resonant frequency of 8.5 GHz and 10.132 GHz having return loss 38.59 …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 73–83 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Direction of Arrival Estimation in Smart Antenna
Abstract: Direction of arrival (DOA) estimation has typically played a key role in signal processing. Its task is to find the directions impinging on an array antenna to increase the performance of the received signal. To use DOA estimation methods that are applicable to most environments has become the key of technique implementation. The traditional algorithms can get superior performance for DOA estimation in the rich receiving conditions, but they are …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 39–48 Read article
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Reduction of Mutual Coupling Losses for Dual-frequency Patch Antennas Using Modified Microstrip I-Section
Abstract: AbstractIn this paper, a compact design using modified “I” shaped microstrip section between dual frequency patch antenna array to reduce mutual coupling is presented. Problem of performance degradation of an antenna has to be faced because of mutual coupling. The results of simulation show that coupling reduced from –11.3 to –7.91 dB at 2.40 GHz and from –18.3 to –14.70 dB at 4.5 GHz. Description of antenna design and results …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Generation of Sum and Difference Patterns of Linear Arrays Using Thinning
Abstract: Literatures are available on linear arrays with equal and unequal spacing. In this paper, the radiation patterns of linear arrays are numerically simulated using thinning. Thinning is a method by which the total number of active elements in a linear antenna array is reduced without causing major degradation in system performance. The present work is found to be useful in cost reduction while meeting some of the desired radiation characteristics …
Published in Journal of Telecommunication, Switching Systems and Networks · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 21–24 Read article
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A Novel Approach for Design and Optimization of Slot Antenna for WLAN Applications
Abstract: The simulation, and analysis of a micro-strip fed slot antenna array intended for operation in the 2.4 GHz ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) band, which is widely used for wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. A slot antenna is a type of antenna where a slot (cut or gap) is made on a metal surface, and it radiates electromagnetic waves. Utilizing ANSOFT HFSS software, the antenna's performance is optimized, …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Design of Passive Phase Shifter for Beam Steering Applications
Abstract: The role of phase shifters in the field of beam steerable antennas is vital. The paper presents a navel technique in designing of phase shifters. This technique is facilitating many advantages along with phase shifting, such as reducing mutual coupling between array antenna elements results reduction in overall antenna size and miniaturize the radiating antenna aperture. This structure also shields the components behind the antenna. This method helps in eliminating …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 26–32 Read article