Abstract

This article proposes a dual mode dual-polarized antenna configuration for IRNSS and fifth generation (5G) applications, operating at a frequency of 3.5 GHz based on characteristic mode analysis (CMA), and aims to provide broadband dual-polarized functionality. The original design of the antenna is a traditional patch antenna, and its dual-polarized features are determined using characteristic mode analysis. The full-wave method is used to stimulate both orthogonal modes using a 50 Ω coaxial input line at 3.5 GHz. In this design, the circular patch has been extended into an elliptical patch through a process of mode separation. The circular patch exhibits resonance at a frequency of 2.5 GHz, whereas the extended elliptical radiator demonstrates two resonance modes at 2.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz. The operational mechanism is elucidated by modal analysis and characteristic angle. This antenna operates on two different frequencies at the 2.5 GHz IRNSS band with horizontal polarization and the 3.5 GHz 5G service with vertical polarization. The maximum gain achieved with these frequency ranges is 5.31 dBi and 4.72 dBi, respectively. A ring resonator is chosen to improve the axial ratio and impedance bandwidth of the suggested prototype. The antenna's ground plane is shaped like a rectangle and features a V-shaped slot in the radiating patch. The antenna's physical footprint is 50 mm × 50 mm × 1.6 mm and an FR4 dielectric substrate serves as its foundation. Through its interaction with a PIN diode, the diode modifies the polarization of the antenna. The antenna functions as a right-handed circular polarization (RHCP), when the diode is operational. The bandwidth from 4.3 to 7.5 GHz is covered. On the other hand, it generates linear polarization (LP) between 4.2 and 5.3 GHz. The experimental antenna is evaluated and examined for its performance characteristics. The simulations are carried out utilizing the CST simulator. A prototype antenna has been manufactured and its performance has been validated against simulated findings.

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Title
Design of dual mode antenna using CMA and broadband dual-polarized antenna for 5G networks
Author
Sathishkumar, N. 1 ; Palanisamy, SatheeshKumar 2 ; Natarajan, Rajesh 3 ; Ouahada, Khmaies 4 ; Hamam, Habib 5 

 KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Coimbatore, India (GRID:grid.512230.7) 
 BMS Institute of Technology & Management, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Bengaluru, India (GRID:grid.444321.4) (ISNI:0000 0004 0501 2828) 
 Vellore Institute of Technology, School of Electronics Engineering, Vellore, India (GRID:grid.412813.d) (ISNI:0000 0001 0687 4946) 
 University of Johannesburg, School of Electrical Engineering, Johannesburg, South Africa (GRID:grid.412988.e) (ISNI:0000 0001 0109 131X) 
 University of Johannesburg, School of Electrical Engineering, Johannesburg, South Africa (GRID:grid.412988.e) (ISNI:0000 0001 0109 131X); Université de Moncton, Faculty of Engineering, Moncton, Canada (GRID:grid.265686.9) (ISNI:0000 0001 2175 1792); Hodmas University College, Mogadishu, Somalia (GRID:grid.265686.9); Bridges for Academic Excellence, Tunis, Tunisia (GRID:grid.265686.9) 
Pages
15553
Publication year
2024
Publication date
2024
Publisher
Nature Publishing Group
e-ISSN
20452322
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3076106288
Copyright
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