Abstract
This paper includes design and implementation result of an adaptive beam forming antenna for upcoming 5G and Internet of Things (IoT). Switched parasitic array antennas are low cost, small sized and compact circular array antennas that steer beam in a desired direction by variation in switching pattern of parasitic elements. The proposed antenna design has an active center element, which is surrounded by several symmetrically placed parasitic elements. The designed antenna has a gain of 8 dB and is capable of 360 degrees beam steering in steps of 60 degrees each. Simulations are validated with results of the fabricated antenna. Antenna beam is steered by controlling parasitic elements. Future application of Electronically Steerable Parasitic Array Radiator (ESPAR) antennas and switched parasitic array antennas in next generation communication networks and methods for reducing size of the antenna are also highlighted.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 2016 Loughborough Antennas and Propagation Conference (LAPC) |
| Publisher | IEEE |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781509007820 |
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| Publication status | Published - 9 Jan 2017 |
| Event | 2016 Loughborough Antennas and Propagation Conference - Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Duration: 14 Nov 2016 → 15 Nov 2016 |
Conference
| Conference | 2016 Loughborough Antennas and Propagation Conference |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Loughborough, Leicestershire |
| Period | 14/11/16 → 15/11/16 |
Keywords
- 5G
- adaptive beamforming
- circular array
- Internet of Things
- reconfigurable
- smart antenna
- Switched-Parasitic Array
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Networks and Communications
- Instrumentation