Microstrip Patch Antenna Array Design and Mutual Coupling Reduction for Wi-Fi and Wi-Max Applications

Authors

  • Saja Hameed Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Thi-Qar
  • Hassan A. Yasser Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Misan https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2943-9431
  • Ahmad H. Al-Shaheen Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Misan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32792/utq/utjsci/v12i1.1288

Abstract

The 5G multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) microstrip antenna with isolation enhancement that is tiny and based on a BandPass metamaterial (BPM) is presented in this study. The expectation of higher data rates drove the development of fifth-generation (5G) mobile communication networks. The performance of a two-element microstrip antenna array with and without bandpass metamaterial is compared in this work. The antenna consists of two parts, with its radiators positioned to report the parallel direction. The array antenna's overall dimensions are small, measuring 40 × 72 × 1.6 mm3. The proposed isolated double patch parallel antenna produces bandwidth and mutual coupling equal to 11GHz and less than -30dB  at a frequency range from 1.5 to 6GHz, respectively, while the rectangular microstrip patch antenna array produces these values at 14.80 GHz and -55.94dB. When compared to the double microstrip parallel antenna, the double microstrip parallel antenna with BPM is superior in terms of mutual coupling. This increasing demand for faster data speeds in the rapidly changing field of mobile communication technologies is met by this creative antenna.

 

References

‎[1] K. Shafique, B. A. Khawaja, F. Sabir, S. Qazi and M. ‎Mustaqim," Internet of Things (IoT) for Next-Generation ‎Smart Systems A Review of Current Challenges, Future ‎Trends and Prospects for Emerging 5G-IoT Scenarios," ‎IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 23022–23040, 2020.‎

‎[2] A. K. allappil, M.K.A. Rahim, B. A. Khawaja and M.N. ‎Iqbal, "Compact Metamaterial Based 4×4 Butler Matrix ‎with Improved Bandwidth for 5G Applications," IEEE ‎Access, vol. 8, pp. 13573–13583, 2020. ‎

‎[3] L. Xu and Y. J. Zhou, " Low Profile High-Gain ‎Antenna for Broadband Indoor Distributed Antenna ‎System,". Appl. Comput. Electromagn. Soc. J. (ACES), ‎vol. 35, pp. 791–796, 2020.‎

‎[4] G. Deng, L. Hu, H. Mo, J. Xu, Z. Yin, H. Lu, M. Hu, J. ‎Li, and J. Yang, " A tunable terahertz metamaterial ‎wideband absorber with liquid crystal,". Opt. Mater. ‎Express, vol.11, pp.4026–4035,2021.‎

‎[5] A. K. Vallappil, M. K. A Rahim, B. A. Khawaja, M. N. ‎Iqbal , N. A. Murad, M. M. Gajibo and L.O. Nur, ‎‎"Nugroho, B.S. Complementary split-ring resonator and ‎strip-gap based metamaterial fractal antenna with ‎miniature size and enhanced bandwidth for 5G ‎applications," J. Electromagn. Waves Appl, PP.1–17, ‎‎2021.‎

‎[6] S. Hamdan, H. A. Mohamed and E. K. I. Hamad, " ‎Design of High Isolation Two-port MIMO Two-element ‎Array Antenna Using Square Split-Ring Resonators for ‎‎5G Applications", international journal of microwave ‎and optical technology, vol. 17, No. 4, 2022.‎

‎[7] G. Dai, X. Xu, X. Deng, Z. Zhang, J. Liu, J. Su, J. Song, ‎Y. Gao, W. Peng and et al," Size-Reduced Equilateral ‎Triangular Metamaterial Patch Antenna Designed for ‎Mobile Communications," Appl. Comput. Electromagn. ‎Soc. J,vol.36, pp.1026–1030, 2021.‎

‎[8] M. K. Shereen, M. I. Khattak, and J. Nebhen, ‘‘A ‎review of achieving frequency reconfiguration through ‎switching in microstrip patch antennas for future 5G ‎applications,’’ Alexandria Eng. J, vol. 61, no. 1, pp. 29–‎‎40 Jan. 2022.‎

‎[9] J. Khan, D. A. Sehrai, M. A. Khan, H. A. Khan, S. ‎Ahmad, A. Ali, A. Arif, A. A. Memon, and S. Kha, ‎‎‘‘Design and performance comparison of rotated Y-‎shaped antenna using different metamaterial surfaces for ‎‎5G mobile devices,’’ Comput., Mater. Continua, vol. 60, ‎no. 2, pp. 409–420, 2019.‎

‎[10] R. Sharma, R. Khanna, and Geetanjali, ‘‘Compact ‎sub-6 GHz and mmWave 5G wideband 2 × 1 MIMO ‎antenna with high isolation using parasitically placed ‎double negative (DNG) isolator,’’ Wireless Pers. Com- ‎mun, vol. 122, no. 3, pp. 2839–2857, 2022.‎

‎[11] G. Naik, J.-M. Park, J. Ashdown, and W. Lehr, ‎‎‘‘Next generation Wi-Fi and 5G NR-U in the 6 GHz ‎bands: Opportunities and challenges,’’ IEEE Access, vol. ‎‎8, pp. 153027–153056, 2020.‎

‎[12] W. M. Al-Mosawi, " Investigation of Cavities at ‎Petrochemical, Basra South of Iraq by Using Ground ‎Penetration Radar (GPR) Technique," Journal of ‎University of Thi- Qar, vol.8, No.3, 2013.‎

‎[13] A. H. Abood, "Phased Linear Array of Circular ‎Aperture Antennas," J.Thi- Qar Sci, ISSN 1991-8690, ‎vol.4, 2009. ‎

‎[14] O. Elalaouy, M. El Ghzaoui and J. Foshi, "Enhancing ‎antenna performance: A comprehensive review of ‎metamaterial utilization," Materials Science and ‎Engineering: B, vol. 304, 2024.‎

‎[15] M. Berka, U. Özkaya, T. Islam, M. El Ghzaou, S. ‎Varakumari, S. Das and Z. Mahdjoub, "A miniaturized ‎folded square split ring resonator cell based dual band ‎polarization insensitive metamaterial absorber for C‑ and ‎Ku‑band applications, " Optical and Quantum ‎Electronics, vol. 55, 2023.‎

‎[16] I. U. Din, S. Ullah , S. I. Naqvi, R. Ullah, S. Ullah, E. ‎M. Ali and M. Alibakhshikenari, "Improvement in the ‎Gain of UWB Antenna for GPR Applications by Using ‎Frequency-Selective Surface", International Journal of ‎Antennas and Propagation, vol.2022, pp. 12.2022.‎

‎[17] P. Jha, A. Kumar, A. De and R. K. Jain, "Super Ultra-‎Wideband Planar Antenna with Parasitic Notch and ‎Frequency Selective Surface for Gain Enhancement, " ‎aces journal, vol. 37, 2022.‎

‎[18] A. Iqbal, O. A. Saraereh , A. Bouazizi 3 and A. Basir, ‎‎" Metamaterial-Based Highly Isolated MIMO Antenna for ‎Portable Wireless Applications, " Electronics, vol.7, ‎‎2018.‎

‎[19] Y. Alnaiemy, T. A. Elwi and L. Nagy, " Mutual ‎Coupling Reduction in Patch Antenna Array Based on ‎EBG Structure for MIMO Applications," Period. ‎Polytech. Elec. Eng. Comp. Sci, vol. 63, pp. 332–342, ‎‎2019.‎

‎[20] A. Iqbal, A. Altaf, M. Abdullah, M. Alibakhshikenari ‎‎,E. Limiti and S. Kim," Modified U-Shaped Resonator as ‎Decoupling Structure in MIMO Antenna," Electronics, ‎vol. 9, 2020.‎

Downloads

Published

2025-06-08

Issue

Section

Articles

Categories

How to Cite

Hameed, S., Hassan A. Yasser, & Ahmad H. Al-Shaheen. (2025). Microstrip Patch Antenna Array Design and Mutual Coupling Reduction for Wi-Fi and Wi-Max Applications. University of Thi-Qar Journal of Science, 12(1), 30-35. https://doi.org/10.32792/utq/utjsci/v12i1.1288