Resonator Antenna Research Articles

High-performance 5.5 THz coplanar waveguide-fed circular dielectric resonator antenna: a dual-band solution for advanced THz applications

High-performance 5.5 THz coplanar waveguide-fed circular dielectric resonator antenna: a dual-band solution for advanced THz applications

Mutual coupling reduction of two-port dielectric resonator MIMO antenna using defected ground structure

Abstract This article focuses on reducing mutual coupling between the ports of dielectric resonator antenna (DRA) using defected ground structures (DGSs). The antenna has the dimension of 50 mm × 50 mm × 8.5 mm. The resonating element in the proposed two-port radiator consists of a cylindrical structure of alumina ceramic (ɛr = 9.8). The rectangular-shaped aperture is utilized to excite both of the resonating elements. The resonating ceramic elements acting as radiators are offset-fed to enhance the antenna’s coupling. Combining interdigital-shaped and semicircular arc-shaped DGSs improves isolation between two resonating elements, embodying the structural novelty. The measured operating frequency range of Port-1 and Port-2 is 5.19–6.7 and 5.15–6.68 GHz, resonating at 5.58 and 5.56 GHz, respectively. The measured mutual coupling between the two ports is −35.5 dB. The measured gain for Port-1 is depicted to be 5.5 dB. The presented multiple-input–multiple-output (MIMO) radiator in this article is an appropriate candidate for WLAN (5.25–5.35, 5.47–5.725, 5.725–5.85, 5.850–5.925 GHz) and WiMAX(5.5 GHz) applications. All the simulated and experimentally observed MIMO parameters of the radiator are discovered to be within optimal bounds.

A Quad‐Port MIMO Antenna With Improved Isolation Developed by Colored Resin Fiber Material for Wideband Applications

ABSTRACTThe article explores a quad‐port compact (56 × 56 × 1.5 mm3) multiple‐input multiple‐output (MIMO) antenna developed on a colored resin fiber material encompassing enhanced isolation for wideband applications. The design antenna configuration incorporates four ground stubs positioned among antenna pairs on the upper section of the substrate and eight rectangular‐shaped ground slots to enhance antenna isolation. The antenna functions over a broad spectral range from 4.21 to 10.95 GHz, providing coverage for WLAN (5.15–5.35 GHz/5.725–5.825 GHz), C band uplink (5.925–6.425 GHz), downlink defense (7.2–7.7 GHz), and ITU band (8–8.5 GHz), with 88.91% fractional bandwidth. The antenna design ensures exceptional isolation, exceeding 21 dB among orthogonal antennas and 25 dB between oppositely placed antennas across the entire functioning bandwidth. Across the working band, the antenna showcases favorable diversity characteristics, including a lower envelope correlation coefficient (ECC < 0.085), higher diversity gain (DG > 9.95 dB), minimal channel capacity loss (< 0.39 bits/s/Hz), and negligible magnitude variation in mean effective gain among the antenna ports (< 0.1 dB). The acquired total active reflection (TARC) curve exhibits the antenna's robust resonance features over the application band and commendable time domain properties in the active spectral region. The findings of the simulation and measurements revealed a close alignment.

Design and Performance Analysis of Dielectric Resonator Antenna Array for 5G mm-Wave Ground-Based Navigation and Wireless Applications

Design and Performance Analysis of Dielectric Resonator Antenna Array for 5G mm-Wave Ground-Based Navigation and Wireless Applications

Analysis of 3D Printed Dielectric Resonator Antenna Arrays for Millimeter-Wave 5G Applications

This paper explores the potential use of fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology for manufacturing microwave and millimeter-wave dielectric resonator antennas (DRAs) for 5G and beyond communication systems. DRAs operating at microwave and millimeter-wave (mmWave) frequency bands were simulated, fabricated, and analyzed in terms of manufacturing quality and radio frequency (RF) performance. Samples were manufactured using a 3D printer and PREPERM® ABS1000 filament, which offers a stable dielectric constant (εr = 10 ± 0.35) and low losses (tan δ = 0.003) over wide frequency and temperature ranges. Surface profile tests and microscope measurements revealed discrepancies in the dimensions in the xy-plane and along the z-axis, consistent with the observed shift in resonant frequency. Despite these variations, reasonably good agreement between RF-simulated and measured results was achieved, and the DRA array successfully covered the intended mmWave band. However, challenges in achieving high precision may restrict applications at higher mmWave bands. Nevertheless, compared with conventional methods, FDM techniques offer a highly accessible and flexible solution with a wide range of materials for home and micro-manufacturing of mmWave DRAs for modern 5G systems.

Symmetric CRLH-TL filter based dual band microstrip antenna design approach

This paper presents a novel filter-based analysis for the conventional rectangular patch antenna (RPA) using the Composite Right/Left-Handed Transmission Line (CRLH-TL) theory. We introduce two circuit models for RPA, described by lumped components and transmission line (TL) elements. An RPA is considered a Symmetric CRLH-TL (SCRLH-TL). We validated the analysis by comparing the circuit model and full-wave analysis simulation results. The TL circuit model error in the full-wave analysis was less than 5%. A dual-band Zeroth-Order Resonant (ZOR) antenna is designed and manufactured based on the introduced Lumped element circuit model, which exhibits filtering characteristics in both bands. We obtain the antenna circuit model by incorporating the RPA lump circuit model with LC resonators. We implemented the antenna structure by combining the RPA and complementary split-ring resonators (CSRR) modeled by the LC resonators. We initialized the antenna center frequency bands for WiMAX 2.45 GHz and 3.60 GHz. The CSRRs control the configuration of the center frequencies. The simulation and measured results are in good agreement. The proposed antenna dimensions are 0.66×\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$\ imes$$\\end{document}0.66×\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$\ imes$$\\end{document}0.012 λg\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$\\lambda _g$$\\end{document} at 2.45 GHz (43.22×\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$\ imes$$\\end{document}43.22×\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$\ imes$$\\end{document}0.81 mm3). The measured gains are 3.47 dB and 4.64 dB for 2.45 GHz and 3.60 GHz, respectively. Two radiation nulls were observed at 2.09 GHz and 2.98 GHz for the 2.45 GHz band and one radiation null at 3.45 GHz for the 3.60 GHz band. Also, the fractional bandwidth is 4.03% and 1.39%, respectively. The radiation pattern is nearly omnidirectional. The simulated efficiency is 90% for 2.45 GHz and 87% for 3.60 GHz frequency bands.

Design and optimization of dielectric resonator based MIMO antenna with beam tilting at mm-wave for enhanced 5G communication using machine learning

In this paper, a dual-port ceramic-based multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna is designed for operation at mm-wave frequencies. The design incorporates a partially reflecting surface (PRS) positioned above the dual-port antenna to facilitate beam tilting. Additionally, various machine learning (ML) algorithms are utilized to optimize the unit cell length and the distance between the Dielectric Resonator Antenna (DRA) and the PRS, thereby achieving the desired beam tilting characteristics. The ceramic element is excited through an aperture, which generates the HEM11δ mode in the cylindrical dielectric resonator antenna (CDRA). The proposed antenna demonstrates excellent port isolation, exceeding 35 dB, and operates effectively within the 25.9–27.4 GHz frequency range. The PRS enables a broadside beam tilt of ±30 degrees, incorporating pattern diversity into the design. These characteristics make the proposed antenna an ideal candidate for mm-wave vehicle-to-vehicle and 5G communication systems.

Dual-Band High Tuning Range Frequency Reconfigurable Cylindrical Dielectric Resonator Antenna for n7, n30, n38, n40, n41, n46, n47, n53 and n79 5G New Radio Application with Machine Learning Approach

Dual-Band High Tuning Range Frequency Reconfigurable Cylindrical Dielectric Resonator Antenna for n7, n30, n38, n40, n41, n46, n47, n53 and n79 5G New Radio Application with Machine Learning Approach

Determination of atomic hydrogen density and fluorescence decay time by 1D resolved, picosecond TALIF in the RAID linear device

Abstract We report on the first 1D resolved two-photon absorption laser-induced
fluorescence (TALIF) measurements of atomic hydrogen (H) performed in the
Resonant Antenna Ion Device (RAID) using a picosecond laser system. The
results are obtained across a cylindrical plasma column with peak electron
density 10^18 m^-3 and temperature 1 eV on axis, which decrease monotonically
to 2*10^17 m^-3 and 0.75 eV over a scale of a few cm away from the axis. TALIF
results in these conditions are compatible with a uniform H density profile across
the observed region, with a mean dissociation degree close to 3%. The small
variation of H density across regions covering a wide range of plasma parameters
suggests that transport processes and wall interactions play an important role in
determining the H density profile. The fluorescence decay time is close to 10 ns at
all observed locations, a result compatible with complete substate mixing of the
n = 3 states of H.

A compact wideband filtering rectangular dielectric resonator antenna with U-shaped metal strips

ABSTRACT In this paper, a compact wideband filtering rectangular dielectric resonator antenna (RDRA) loaded with a pair of U-shaped metal strips is proposed. By using a slot-coupled feeding structure, a rectangular DR with a length–width ratio of 3:1 is selected to combine the resonant frequencies of the TE 111 and TE 121 modes to achieve the passband. Two pairs of transverse branches with different lengths are added to the longitudinal microstrip feeding line, and the TE 111 , TE 11+δ1 , and TE 121 modes are successfully excited to enhance the bandwidth. The short pair of transverse branches can generate a null high-frequency radiation. A pair of U-shaped metal strips is loaded at both ends of the top of rectangular DR, introducing a low-frequency radiation null. Both radiation nulls can be independently adjusted. A pair of rectangular grooves is etched inside rectangular DR to boost the impedance matching level. The proposed filtering RDRA has been fabricated and measured for verification. The measured relative impedance bandwidth is 22.67% (4.34–5.45 GHz). The measured average gain and peak gain are 7.19 dBi and 8.06 dBi, respectively. RDRA filtering has broad application potential in modern communications, such as the N79 band.

A Series of Ultra-low Permittivity ALaP4O12 (A = Li, Na, K) Metaphosphate Microwave Dielectric Ceramics for Ultra-wideband Dielectric Resonant Antenna Application.

The employment of ultra-low permittivity materials in the configuration of antennas has been demonstrated to augment the antenna bandwidth and diminish signal delay effectively. This study presents three ultra-low permittivity metaphosphate microwave dielectric ceramics (MWDCs). The ALaP4O12 (A = Li, Na, K) metaphosphate ceramics, which all belong to the monoclinic crystal system, exhibit extremely low permittivity (εr ≈ 5) and excellent quality factor (Q·f > 10,000 GHz) at a low sintering temperature (T < 950 °C). Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy indicates that the εr of ALaP4O12 at terahertz frequencies is comparable to that observed in the microwave band and its value remains stable over an extensive frequency range. Furthermore, the relationship between the crystal structure and the dielectric properties of ALaP4O12 has been analyzed through the lens of chemical bond theory. The highest Q·f value observed for LiLaP4O12 can be attributed to the high chemical bond strength and stability of its crystal structure. The lowest ionic polarizability per unit volume is exhibited by NaLaP4O12, which results in the lowest pore-corrected permittivity. The thermal expansion of the chemical bonds within KLaP4O12 is considerable, resulting in the highest coefficient of thermal expansion. Finally, the performance of a LiLaP4O12-based dielectric resonator antenna (DRA) excited by slot-coupled microstrip lines was designed and optimized by using different ceramic radius-to-height (RH) ratios. It was found that when the RH ratio of DRA reached 1.85, both the fundamental mode (HEM11δ) and the higher-order mode (HEM12δ) of DRA were simultaneously excited. The two modes overlap significantly, resulting in an ultra-wideband (UWB) of 46.8% (bandwidth = 7.93 GHz). Concurrently, the maximum radiation efficiency and gain of the DRA, obtained from the simulation, are 97.9% and 7.92 dBi, respectively. The findings of this study may inform the investigation of ultra-low permittivity phosphorus-based MWDCs and UWB DRAs.

Reconfigurable dielectric resonator antenna and array with frequency and polarization flexibility

To implement frequency and polarization hybrid reconfiguration, a 4 × 4 array has been investigated. The radiation elements of the antenna array consist of cylindrical dielectric resonators, Wilkinson power divider, PIN diode, and dielectric substrate. The PIN diode controls the states of each branch in the Wilkinson power divider to achieve frequency and polarization reconfigurability. To verify the feasibility of the design, a fabricated sample of the proposed antenna array has been measured. The results demonstrate that the antenna array can be switched freely between its operating frequencies and polarizations. It operates within a bandwidth of 1.93 to 4.6 GHz for frequency reconfiguration, and three common polarization states—linear polarization, left-handed circular polarization, and right-handed circular polarization—can be continuously tuned from 2.96 to 3.39 GHz.

A wideband dual-circularly polarized traveling wave dielectric resonator antenna array

ABSTRACT In order to meet the demand of high capacity and high speed transmission of satellite communication system, a wideband dual-circularly polarized dielectric resonator antenna (DRA) array is proposed based on the traveling wave principle. Four DRA elements with slot-coupling excitation are sequentially placed on the ground, and the feeding network is designed to realize the two orthogonal circular polarization radiation waves. A notched copper loop (NCL) around the antenna array is adopted to improve the radiation performance. Depending on the operation of the two ports, the NCL generates the induced currents which rotates clockwise/counterclockwise, increasing the axial ratio bandwidth. In order to further improve the gain stability, the copper sheets are embedded on the top surface of each radiation element, and the copper cylinders perturb the internal field distribution of the DRA to introduce higher-order modes. The measurement results show that the left-hand circular polarization and the right-hand circular polarization operating bandwidths are 11.8% (14.97–16.85 GHz) and 12% (14.91–16.82 GHz). The antenna gain achieves 9.0 dBic. This DRA array can be applied for the vehicle mounted RF terminals in satellite communication.

Wideband circularly polarized dielectric resonator antenna with multi-functional metasurface assistance for low profile

ABSTRACT A low-profile broadband circularly polarized (CP) dielectric resonator antenna (DRA) is proposed, utilizing DR reutilization and metasurface (MS) techniques. Two resonant frequencies and an AR minimum are achieved simultaneously, by exciting a rectangular DR with an inclined corner-truncated coupling slot, for it generates nearly degenerated TE111 modes. For significant bandwidth enhancement and low profile, a new resonator is formed by reusing the DR and loading an MS above, which works in orthogonal TM modes. To increase the axial ratio bandwidth (ARBW) further without enlarging the antenna size， two parasitic patches are printed on two adjacent side walls of the DR. To verify the rationality and feasibility, the antenna is fabricated and measured. The fabricated prototype possesses the profile of 0.06λ 0 (λ 0 is the free-space wavelength at the center frequency). The measured impedance bandwidth (IBW) and ARBW are 36.05% (4.23 ~ 6.09 GHz) and 22.46% (4.9 ~ 6.14 GHz), respectively. The proposed antenna has both broadband characteristics and a low profile, making it easy to integrate into space-limited wireless communication systems with high data rates.

Gain improvement of conformal circularly polarized Fabry-Perot resonator antenna based on metasurface

Conformal antenna can keep consistent with the shape of the carrier perfectly, which greatly saves the space of the carrier, so it is widely used in military, aerospace and other fields. In this paper, a cylindrical conformal circular polarization Fabry-Perot resonator antenna is designed, and the adverse effect of conformal on antenna gain is overcome by transmission phase compensation. Firstly, a linear to circular polarization conversion metasurface with adjustable transmission phase is designed. The main reason for choosing the metasurface here is to take advantage of its excellent electromagnetic control ability. The metal structures of the metasurface are printed on the ultra-thin dielectric plates, and then attached to the support structure machined by 3D printing, so as to achieve the conformal design of the metasurface. Secondly, the proposed metasurface is used as the superstructure and is combined with a conformal feed to form a cylindrical conformal circularly polarized Fabry Perot resonator antenna. The conformal feed is a patch antenna which is conformal designed in the same way as the metasurface. The conformal feeder is placed under the conformal metasurface to ensure that the electromagnetic wave radiated by the feeder can enter the resonant cavity composed of the feeder and the metasurface. The curvature of the cylindrical conformal of feed and metasurface is the same, which can ensure the high unity of the different positions in the resonator. Next, by adjusting the transmission phase of the unit on the metaurface, the phase compensation of the transmitted electromagnetic wave is realized, so that the electromagnetic wave radiated by the conformal antenna still presents the characteristic of plane wave. Finally, the conformal Fabry-Perot resonator antenna obtains the same high-gain radiation characteristics as the planar resonator antenna. The designed antenna achieves a maximum gain of 13.1dBic at 10 GHz. The size of the antenna is 2.9λ × 2.9λ, so the aperture efficiency is about 19.9 %. The antenna proposed in this paper overcomes the influence of conformal design on the gain of the antenna, so that it can be conformal on the surface of a cylindrical object and obtain better gain characteristics.

Compact Substrate Integrated Waveguide Cubical Dielectric Resonator Antenna for fifth-generation applications

A comprehensive analysis of a wideband Cubical Dielectric Resonator Antenna is presented, specifically designed for 5G-NR wireless communication applications, focusing on the N257, and N258 frequency bands. This antenna exhibits symmetrical radiation patterns, a wider bandwidth, improved efficiency, and substantial gain characteristics. The design employs a low-loss substrate-integrated waveguide structure to enhance gain while reducing cross-polarization effects. This is accomplished through an innovative approach of establishing boundary conditions using copper wire stitching for vias, superseding the conventional soldering iron method, which guarantees minimal radiation leakage, compact dimensions, and reduced losses. The perforated dielectric resonator antenna possesses higher mode excitations, and implementing metallic strips on two resonator surfaces facilitates the simultaneous excitation of fundamental and higher-order modes, thereby yielding a broadband response. The overall dimensions of the antenna are 15.29 × 8.42 × 3.8 mm3(1.3×0.7×0.3)λ03, which facilitates a measured impedance bandwidth of 8.2 GHz, spanning from 24.4 to 32.6 GHz (28.7%), accompanied by a high gain of 8.1 dBi and efficiency levels reaching up to 94%. The prototype is constructed utilizing the standard printed circuit board technique, and simulation outcomes are derived using the High-Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS).

Designing of Inverted F Antenna and Utilizing of Blockchain in Vehicle Systems

Raed Daraghma, Eman Daraghmi, Yousef Daraghmi, Hacene FoThis paper is the first to integrate a blockchain system to improve the manufacturing efficiency and reliability of 5G F Inverted antennas. The recommended antenna is constructed from a single side of a premium aluminum conductor, the width of the radiator is 0.564 mm, the thickness of the conductor is 0.77 mm ground plane is 29.3 x 29.3 mm2 dimension. The antenna is designed to work at a frequency of 5.9 GHz, therefore it can be used for vehicle applications. It is designed to be inserted as an integrated antenna into an IOT device and is composed of Microstrip F shapes. Therefore, a rectangular Microstrip patch F antenna was built and its performance was examined in this work. 5.9 GHz is the antenna's resonance frequency range, which is suitable for vehicle applications. The simulation software for this work was Computer Simulation Technology (CST) software. Antenna performance was compared concerning gain, bandwidth, and return on loss. By enhancing the production efficiency and reliability of 5G Inverted F antennas, our study sets a new benchmark for the integration of blockchain and smart contract technologies, paving the way for ground-breaking advancements in manufacturing techniques. The relevance of creating an inverted F antenna for the Vehicle Systems environment is increased by this research. Typically, rod antennas are found in automobiles. However, the Vehicle Systems industry's requirements for meeting the demands of human resources with a variety of applications at different frequencies are not met by the rod antenna now in use. Because of their important characteristics, which include wideband matching, omnidirectional pattern, high efficiency, and compact size, microstrip patch Inverted F antennas are highly favored in the Vehicle Systems industry. uchal

A Dielectric Resonator Antenna With Enhanced Gain Bandwidth

A Dielectric Resonator Antenna With Enhanced Gain Bandwidth

3-D-Printed Encapsulated Dielectric Resonator Antennas With Large Operation Frequency Ratio for Future Wireless Communications

3-D-Printed Encapsulated Dielectric Resonator Antennas With Large Operation Frequency Ratio for Future Wireless Communications

Design of higher gain 1×4 cylindrical dielectric resonator antenna for mm-wave base stations

Design of higher gain 1×4 cylindrical dielectric resonator antenna for mm-wave base stations