Pattern Diversity Antenna for 5G-NR Application Based on Closely-Spaced Semi-Circular Slots

Autor: Youngje Sung
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: IEEE Access, Vol 12, Pp 123835-123842 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2169-3536
DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3453905
Popis: In this study, a dual-feed polarization diversity antenna with a broadside or conical radiation pattern is proposed for fifth-generation (5G)-NR applications. The antenna’s design incorporates a radiator created using a circular slot, segmented into two semicircular slots by a protruding stub. By adjusting the phase difference applied to these two semi-circular slots, different radiation patterns within the same frequency band can be achieved. A modified 180° rat-race coupler served as the feed structure. By analyzing current distribution and E-field distribution, the phase difference formed in the two semi-circular slots according to the input terminal is confirmed. The measurement results showed that the proposed antenna exhibited polarization diversity characteristics across a bandwidth of 12.7% ( $3.24\sim 3.7$ GHz), with isolation exceeding 25 dB between the two input terminals. In this case, the measured gains are 5.2 dBi for Port 1 and 3.5 dBi for Port 2.
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