Dual-Band Multi-Layer Antenna Array with Circular Polarization and Gain Enhancement for WLAN and X-Band Applications.

IF 3 3区工程技术 Q2 CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL

Micromachines Pub Date : 2025-02-10 DOI:10.3390/mi16020203

Bal S Virdee, Tohid Aribi, Tohid Sedghi

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Abstract

This paper presents a novel multi-layer, dual-band antenna array designed for WLAN and X-band applications, incorporating several innovative features. The design employs a pentagon-shaped radiating element with parasitic strips to enable dual-band operation. A dual-transformed feed network with chamfered feed strip corners minimizes radiation distortion and cross-polarization while introducing orthogonal phase shifts to achieve circular polarization (CP) at the X-band. A Fabry-Pérot structure, strategically placed above the array, enhances gain in the WLAN band. The antenna demonstrates an impedance bandwidth of 1.8 GHz (S₁₁ < -10 dB) at the WLAN band, with 36% fractional bandwidth, and 4.3 GHz at the X-band, with 43% fractional bandwidth. Measured peak gains are 7 dBi for the WLAN band and 6.8 dBi for the X-band, with favourable S₁₁ levels, omni-directional radiation patterns, and consistent gain across both bands. Circular polarization is achieved within 8.5-10.4 GHz. Experimental results confirm the array's significant advancements in multi-band performance, making it highly suitable for diverse wireless communication applications.

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Micromachines NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY-INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION

CiteScore

5.20

自引率

14.70%

发文量

1862

审稿时长

16.31 days

期刊介绍： Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X) is an international, peer-reviewed open access journal which provides an advanced forum for studies related to micro-scaled machines and micromachinery. It publishes reviews, regular research papers and short communications. Our aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible. There is no restriction on the length of the papers. The full experimental details must be provided so that the results can be reproduced.