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Vol. 19 No. 2 (2023)

Published: December 31, 2023

Pages: 179-190

Original Article

Tri-Band Rectangular Microstrip Patch Antenna with Enhanced Performance for 5G Applications Using a π-Shaped Slot: Design and Simulation

AbdulGuddoos S. A. Gaid 1 Mohammed A. M. Ali
1Dept. of Communication & Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, Taiz University, Taiz, Yemen
History
  • Received: April 11, 2023
  • Revised: May 13, 2023
  • Accepted: May 13, 2023
  • Available Online: August 18, 2023
DOI

https://doi.org/10.37917/ijeee.19.2.20

Abstract

In this study, we propose a compact, tri-band microstrip patch antenna for 5G applications, operating at 28 GHz, 38 GHz, and 60 GHz frequency bands. Starting with a basic rectangular microstrip patch, modifications were made to achieve resonance in the target frequency bands and improve S11 performance, gain, and impedance bandwidth. An inset feed was employed to enhance antenna matching, and a π–shaped slot was incorporated into the radiating patch for better antenna characteristics. The design utilized a Rogers RT/Duroid-5880 substrate with a 0.508 mm thickness, a 2.2 dielectric constant, and a 0.0009 loss tangent. The final dimensions of the antenna are 8 x 8.5 x 0.508 mm3. The maximum S11 values obtained at the resonant frequencies of 27.9 GHz, 38.4 GHz, and 56 GHz are -15.4 dB, -18 dB, and -26.4 dB, respectively. The impedance bandwidths around these frequencies were 1.26 GHz (27.245 - 28.505), 1.08 GHz (37.775 - 38.855), and 12.015 GHz (51.725 - 63.74), respectively. The antenna gains at the resonant frequencies are 7.96 dBi, 6.82 dBi, and 7.93 dBi, respectively. Radiation efficiencies of 88%, 84%, and 90% were achieved at the resonant frequencies. However, it is observed that the radiation is maximum in the broadside direction at 28 GHz, although it peaks at −41o/41o and −30o/30o at 38 GHz and 56 GHz, respectively. Furthermore, the antenna design, simulations, and optimizations were carried out using HFSS, and the results were verified with CST. Both simulators showed a reasonable degree of consistency, confirming the effectiveness and reliability of the proposed antenna design.

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