A 38 GHz on-chip antenna in 28-nm CMOS using artificial magnetic conductor for 5G wireless systems

Abstract

This paper presents the first-ever millimeter wave on-chip antenna (AoC) in 28 nm CMOS technology. The addition of artificial magnetic conductor (AMC) can increase the antenna's power gain and radiation efficiency to −1.75 dBi and 22%, respectively, with an occupied area of 0.95 mm×4.75 mm at 38 GHz. This structure is intended for fully integrated single-chip nanometer CMOS transceivers for 5G communication systems.