Superdirective Wideband Array of Circular Monopoles with Loaded Patches for Wireless Communications

Abstract

A wideband superdirective array, composed of a two-element circular monopole configuration, is introduced. The monopoles are placed in close proximity, facing each other on a metal ground. To ensure good matching at high frequencies, two pairs of elliptical patches are added to the sides of the monopoles, enhancing the surface current of the circular patch for wideband performance. To achieve equal amplitude excitation and the desired phase difference, a wideband power divider with a phase shifter is designed to feed the antenna array. Simulation and measurement results demonstrate that the proposed wideband antenna array, operating within the frequency range of 2.94–7.93 GHz, exhibits a maximum directivity of 8.36–10 dBi, with an antenna efficiency ranging from 47.86 to 83.18% across the bandwidth. The proposed array has the advantages of miniaturization, high directivity and wideband operation and can be widely used in various portable wireless communication systems, including WLAN (5.05–5.9 GHz), ISM (5.725–5.875 GHz), 5G communication (3.3–3.8 GHz), etc.

Dual-Polarized Metal Vivaldi Array Using Independent Structural Elements

“…Wideband or multi-band antennas are very valuable for improving the performance of wireless communication systems, especially for multi-functional integrated communication systems [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]. Since Gibson first proposed the Vivaldi antenna in 1979, it has been demonstrated to be a critical technology for providing a wide operating bandwidth and has been widely utilized in various systems [ 6 ].…”