| Title | Low-cost lens antenna for 5G multi-beam communication |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2020 |
| Authors | Garcia-Marin, E., D. S. Filipovic, J. L. Masa-Campos, and P. Sanchez-Olivares |
| Journal | Microwave and Optical Technology Letters |
| Volume | n/a |
| Keywords | 5G mobile communication, Beam steering, Microstrip antennas |
| Abstract | Abstract A planar dielectric lens has been designed for low-cost multi-beam antennas in the 26-GHz band of 5G communications. The lens feeder is a stacked-patch microstrip antenna with four input ports, thus permitting four independent high-directivity radiation beams. Maximum steering of 25° can be attained, which a simulated gain over 18 dB for all scanning angles. The antenna has been implemented with low-cost manufacturing techniques. The feeder is fabricated as a printed circuit board, while the lens is realized as a perforated 3D-printed dielectric piece. Experimental results confirm the multi-beam capability of the lens system, suggesting that the spillover efficiency can be improved in further works. |
| URL | https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/mop.32486 |
| DOI | 10.1002/mop.32486 |
