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2022-12-03
Inkjet Printed Flexible High Isolation Patch Antenna for 5.8 GHz Full-Duplex Applications
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Progress In Electromagnetics Research C, Vol. 127, 127-143, 2022
Abstract
In this paper, a flexible full-duplex antenna is proposed with robust performance and high isolation for 5.8 GHz using foam and PET paper. The patch of the antenna is modified by corner cut and inset feeding, while the defected ground structure is used to improve isolation between transmit and receive ports. Silver nanoparticle ink is used for printing the antenna in an inkjet printer. The fabricated version supports simulated results by showing acceptable performance in desired bandwidth. Bending tests and human body loading experiments are carried out on the fabricated antenna to demonstrate antenna's effectiveness for wearable applications. To the best of authors' knowledge, this is the first flexible full duplex antenna designed, achieving a high isolation level of -50 dB. Moreover, wide bandwidth, improved gain, radiation efficiency, low cost, easy fabrication, and robust performance make it a good option for 5.8 GHz wearable applications.
Citation
Abdul Rakib Hossain, Md. Samiul Islam Sagar, Nghi Tran, Praveen Kumar Sekhar, and Tutku Karacolak, "Inkjet Printed Flexible High Isolation Patch Antenna for 5.8 GHz Full-Duplex Applications," Progress In Electromagnetics Research C, Vol. 127, 127-143, 2022.
doi:10.2528/PIERC22101401
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