Ultra-Wideband Array in PCB for Millimeter-Wave 5G and ISMNext generation 5G mobile architectures will take advantage of the millimeter-wave spectrum to deliver unprecedented bandwidth. Concurrently, there is a need to consolidate numerous disparate allocations into a single, multi-functional array. Existing arrays are either narrow-band, prohibitively expensive or cannot be scaled to these frequencies. In this paper, we present the first ultra-wideband millimeter-wave array to operate across the six 5G and ISM bands spanning 24-71 GHz. Critically, the array is realized using low-cost PCB. The design concept and optimized layout are presented, and fabrication and measurement considerations are discussed.
Document ID
20170001993
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Novak, Markus H. (Ohio State Univ. Columbus, OH, United States)
Volakis, John L. (Ohio State Univ. Columbus, OH, United States)
Miranda, Felix A. (NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
March 3, 2017
Publication Date
March 1, 2017
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Report/Patent Number
GRC-E-DAA-TN37723
Meeting Information
Meeting: 2017 International Workshop on Antenna Technology (iWAT 2017)
Location: Athens
Country: Greece
Start Date: March 1, 2017
End Date: March 3, 2017
Sponsors: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers