Wideband triple resonance patch antenna for 5G wi-fi spectrum

Abstract

This study presents a triple resonance microstrip slotted antenna element for 5G (5.15–5.875 Wi-Fi band) applications. This antenna constitutes a rectangular patch stimulated with an I-shaped slot and two shorted metallic vias. This arrangement results in an enhancement of the bandwidth. The antenna features a wide impedance bandwidth (IBW) matching due to triple resonances when being properly excited by coax-probe feed. The IBW of the antenna ranges from 5–6 GHz band with three resonances at around 5.2, 5.5, and 5.8 GHz. Finally, the antenna is fabricated and measured, which displays a −10 dB IBW of 5.04–6.05 GHz (18.2%) featuring stable radiation and gain (around 7 dBi). Moreover, the measurements are in good agreement with simulations. On the account of the single-layered dielectric, this antenna can be easily mounted with active electronics.