Abstract
This paper will present a novel design of optically transparent multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna made by indium tin oxide (ITO) films. The MIMO antenna involves patch and monopole antenna elements at 4.9 GHz and 26 GHz respectively. The upper and lower surface of the MIMO antenna are covered by a thin film of glass substrate with conductive ITO coatings, while top layer is radiating elements and the bottom layers is ground planes. Both patch and monopole antennas are fed by transparent 50Ω transmission lines. The prototypes were fabricated by an in-house photolithography process. Measurements are carried out to confirm the simulation. The characteristics showed that the proposed MIMO antenna can be considered as a potential antenna for 5G smartphone communications applications.
Highlights
While we are at the dawn of the fifth generation (5G) wireless communications, its higher data transmission speed and lower latency for real-time interaction open up new opportunities for users
Conventional antennas are made by metal as a radiator, which are mounted on the printed circuit board (PCB) [1]–[12] sub
The proposed indium tin oxide (ITO) Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna printed on a glass substrate, which is mimicking the display panel of a smartphone will be demonstrated for microwave
Summary
While we are at the dawn of the fifth generation (5G) wireless communications, its higher data transmission speed and lower latency for real-time interaction open up new opportunities for users. The proposed ITO MIMO antenna printed on a glass substrate, which is mimicking the display panel of a smartphone will be demonstrated for microwave
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