Comparison of Grid Array and Microstrip Patch Array Antennas at 28 GHz

TitleComparison of Grid Array and Microstrip Patch Array Antennas at 28 GHz
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication2018
AuthorsAhmed, Z, McEvoy, P, Ammann, MJ
Conference NameIEEE MTT-S International Microwave Workshop Series on 5G Hardware and System Technologies
Conference Start Date30/08/2018
PublisherIEEE
Conference LocationDublin, Ireland
Abstract

A millimeter wave Grid Array Antenna for fifth generation (5G) communications is presented. The 20 cell, nearly-rhombic, 40×40 mm2 Grid Array Antenna structure is simulated and fabricated on a Rogers RT/Duroid 5880 substrate with thickness of 0.25 mm. The grid array has |S11|<-10dB for two frequency ranges in the upper 26 GHz millimeter wave band and has a percentage bandwidth and gain of 5.41% and 16.5 dBi, respectively. The antenna is compared with a Microstrip Patch Array using same substrate and dimensions.
URLhttps://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8484539
DOI10.1109/IMWS-5G.2018.8484539