Optimization of Multi-Band Characteristics in Fan-Stub Shaped Patch Antenna for LTE (CBRS) and WLAN Bands

Khalid Ali Khan; Suleyman Malikmyradovich Nokerov

doi:10.46604/peti.2021.6713

Authors

Khalid Ali Khan Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mettu University, Mettu, Ethiopia
Suleyman Malikmyradovich Nokerov Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46604/peti.2021.6713

Keywords:

return loss S11, VSWR, CBRS band, LTE-43/LTE-48 band, WLAN, fan-stub, dielectric constant

Abstract

This study aims to optimize a fan-stub slot patch to get better suitability and performance for Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS). The transition from the tedious configuration of slotted patch antenna in fan-stub shape is evaluated. Also, the impact of stub width W, stub length L, and its orientation are tested. Multiple simulation tests ensure the uniqueness in the type of slots or stubs that affect the multiband nature of patch. The optimization of basic fan-stub structure on return loss S₁₁, Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR), and the operating band at the desired frequency is performed to accommodate the federal and non-federal use of the band. The simulation results show that the designed antenna is technically suitable to cover 4G LTE in CBRS (LTE-43 and LTE-48 band) as well as 5.5 GHz Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) band of operation.

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