Multifunctional Frequency Reconfigurable Antenna Array for Future Wireless Communication

International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering

© 2024 by SSRG - IJECE Journal

Volume 11 Issue 10

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : Vinaya Deshmukh, Suvarna Chorage

10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V11I10P117

How to Cite?

Vinaya Deshmukh, Suvarna Chorage, "Multifunctional Frequency Reconfigurable Antenna Array for Future Wireless Communication," SSRG International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering, vol. 11,  no. 10, pp. 211-226, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V11I10P117

Abstract:

The paper demonstrates a frequency-reconfigurable antenna array with multifunctional and multi-band operations. The integration of the PIN diode allows frequency reconfigurability. The diode ON and OFF condition for the antenna demonstrates two operating modes, one with six operating bands ( 3.68/5/6/7.79/9.87/12.19) while the other mode supports 3 operating frequencies (4.64/5.9/9.84). The design satisfies the bandwidth requirements with S11 < -10 dB and VSWR < 2. The antenna supports Narrowband and wideband operations. The single element to multielement configuration caused improvement in the fundamental parameters like Gain, return loss (S11), VSWR, radiation properties (pattern), etc. The application areas for the proposed antenna include cognitive radio, MIMO, and S and C Band Microwave engineering.

Keywords:

Frequency Reconfigurable, Cognitive Radio (CR), PIN diode, Multiple Input, Multiple Output, Ultra-Wide Band.

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