A Novel Multiband Microstrip Patch Antenna for 5G Communications
S Punith, S K Praveenkumar, Abhinandan Ajit Jugale, Mohammed Riyaz Ahmed
Abstract
Among the various enabling technologies, massive MIMO stands as an influential component for the successful implementation of 5G. As space research has taken a giant leap due to private players like SpaceX and ambitious projects from Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the space research is compelled to study the behavior of celestial bodies which emit radio waves. Similarly, detecting position and velocity of things using radar has attracted many researchers into the domain called radio location. To achieve multiple operating frequencies each dedicated to a specific purpose, a multi-band antenna can be explored. In this work, we propose a multi-band microstrip patch antenna operating at 23.9 GHz, 35.5 GHz, and 70.9 GHz. The antenna has been analyzed for its return loss, VSWR, gain, radiation pattern and current distribution. The obtained results are verified to suit the requirements and are discussed for 5G and space applications.