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A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Communications".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 12501

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Dr. Minmin Mao

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College of Electronics Information, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China
Interests: microwave dielectric ceramics and devices; piezoelectric/ferroelectric ceramics and their applications; dielectric energy storage materials and devices

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Dear Colleagues,

Fifth generation (5G) wireless communication technology will revolutionize communication, enabling faster data transfer, lower latency, and increased capacity. The Special Issue focuses on the latest millimeter-wave antennas for 5G, covering topics related to their design and application, including basic elements, antenna arrays, beamforming, and integration with other 5G system components. Antennas are essential parts of wireless communication systems, including sensor networks. Moreover, 5G technology is expected to revolutionize wireless sensor networks, and millimeter-wave antennas for 5G play a crucial role in their development and deployment. The advancements in millimeter-wave antennas for 5G can also have a significant impact on the development and deployment of RFID-based sensor systems. The topic of "Millimeter-Wave Antennas for 5G" is relevant and significant to the scope of "Sensors".

Dr. Minmin Mao
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13 pages, 4878 KiB

Open AccessArticle

Compact Integrated On-Chip MIMO Antenna with Reconfigurability for mmWave Frequencies

by Khaled Boubekeur, Nicolas Zerounian and Badr Eddine Ratni

Sensors 2025, 25(4), 1062; https://doi.org/10.3390/s25041062 - 10 Feb 2025

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This paper presents a compact on-chip multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna designed for future communication systems, featuring frequency-agile elements. The antenna achieves enhanced decoupling and reduced cross-section through the integration of a metasurface, which also introduces frequency agility. Designed for the millimeter-wave band using low-loss BenzoCycloButene (BCB) polymer, the antenna is manufactured with microelectronic processes, and the dimensions are 7.54 × 7.54 × 0.055 mm³. Simulations and measurements demonstrate excellent frequency agility around 60 GHz, with gains of 6.5 to 9 dBi. As a proof of concept, open and short circuits were used for switching, with future designs aiming to incorporate diodes for a full dynamic reconfiguration. This work highlights the potential for compact, high-performance, and frequency-reconfigurable on-chip antennas in next-generation millimeter-wave systems. Full article

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16 pages, 3690 KiB

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Design and Performance Analysis of Compact Printed Ridge Gap Waveguide Phase Shifters for Millimeter-Wave Systems

by Moath Alathbah, Mohamed S. El-Gendy, Mahmoud Gadelrab and Mohamed Mamdouh M. Ali

Sensors 2024, 24(14), 4702; https://doi.org/10.3390/s24144702 - 20 Jul 2024

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This paper introduces compact Printed Ridge Gap Waveguide (PRGW) phase shifters tailored for millimeter-wave applications, with a focus on achieving wide operating bandwidth, and improved matching and phase balance compared to single-layer technology. This study proposes a unique approach to achieve the required phase shift in PRGW technology, which has not been previously explored. This study also introduces a novel analytical approach to calculate the cutoff frequency and propagation constant of the PRGW structure, a method not previously addressed. Furthermore, the utilization of multi-layer PRGW technology enables the realization of multi-layer beamforming networks without crossing, thereby supporting wideband operation in a compact size. The proposed design procedure enables the realization of various phase shift values ranging from

0^{\circ}

135^{\circ}

over a broad frequency bandwidth centered at 30 GHz. A 45-degree phase shifter is fabricated and tested, demonstrating a 10 GHz bandwidth (approximately 33% fractional bandwidth) from 25 GHz to 35 GHz. Throughout the operating bandwidth, the phase balance remains within

45

5^{\circ}

, with a deep matching level of −20 dB. The proposed phase shifter exhibits desirable characteristics, such as compactness, low loss, and low dispersion, making it a suitable choice for millimeter-wave applications, including beyond 5G (B5G) and 6G wireless communications. Full article

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A Design Method and Application of Meta-Surface-Based Arbitrary Passband Filter for Terahertz Communication

by Da Hou, Lihui Wang, Qiuhua Lin, Xiaodong Xu, Yin Li, Zhiyong Luo and Hao Chen

Sensors 2024, 24(4), 1291; https://doi.org/10.3390/s24041291 - 17 Feb 2024

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A meta-surface-based arbitrary bandwidth filter realization method for terahertz (THz) future communications is presented. The approach involves integrating a meta-surface-based bandstop filter into an ultra-wideband (UWB) bandpass filter and adjusting the operating frequency range of the meta-surface bandstop filter to realize the design of arbitrary bandwidth filters. It effectively addresses the complexity of designing traditional arbitrary bandwidth filters and the challenges in achieving impedance matching. To underscore its practicality, the paper employs silicon substrate integrated gap waveguide (SSIGW) and this method to craft a THz filter. To begin, design equations for electromagnetic band gap (EBG) structures were developed in accordance with the requirements of through-silicon via (TSV) and applied to the design of the SSIGW. Subsequently, this article employs equivalent transmission line models and equivalent circuits to conduct theoretical analyses for both the UWB passband and the meta-surface stopband portions. The proposed THz filter boasts a center frequency of 0.151 THz, a relative bandwidth of 6.9%, insertion loss below 0.68 dB, and stopbands exceeding 20 GHz in both upper and lower ranges. The in-band group delay is 0.119 ± 0.048 ns. Compared to reported THz filters, the SSIGW filter boasts advantages such as low loss and minimal delay, making it even more suitable for future wireless communication. Full article

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Wide-Angle Beam Steering Closed-Form Pillbox Antenna Fed by Substrate-Integrated Waveguide Horn for On-the-Move Satellite Communications

by Muhammad Ikram, Kamel Sultan, Ahmed Toaha Mobashsher, Mahdi Moosazadeh and Amin Abbosh

Sensors 2024, 24(3), 732; https://doi.org/10.3390/s24030732 - 23 Jan 2024

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Wide-angle mechanical beam steering for on-the-move satellite communications is presented in this paper based on a closed-form pillbox antenna system. It includes three main parts: a fixed-feed part, which is a substrate-integrated waveguide (SIW) horn with an extended aperture attached to a parabolic reflector; a novel quasi-optical system, which is a single coupling slot alongside and without spacing from the parabolic reflector; and a radiating disc, which is a leaky-wave metallic pattern. To make the antenna compact, pillbox-based feeding is implemented underneath the metallic patterns. The antenna is designed based on a substrate-guided grounded concept using leaky-wave metallic patterns operating at

20 G H z

. Beam scanning is achieved using mechanical rotation of the leaky-wave metallic patterns. The proposed antenna has an overall size of 340 × 335 × 2 mm³, a gain of

23.2 d B i

, wide beam scanning range of

120 °

, from

- 60 °

+ 60 °

in the azimuthal plane, and a low side lobe level of

- 17.8 d B

at a maximum scan angle of

60 °

. The proposed antenna terminal is suitable for next-generation ubiquitous connectivity for households and small businesses in remote areas, ships, unmanned aerial vehicles, and disaster management. Full article

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A Compact Dual-Band Millimeter Wave Antenna for Smartwatch and IoT Applications with Link Budget Estimation

by Parveez Shariff Bhadrvathi Ghouse, Pallavi R. Mane, Sangeetha Thankappan Sumangala, Vasanth Kumar Puttur, Sameena Pathan, Vikash Kumar Jhunjhunwala and Tanweer Ali

Sensors 2024, 24(1), 103; https://doi.org/10.3390/s24010103 - 24 Dec 2023

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Advancement in smartwatch sensors and connectivity features demands low latency communication with a wide bandwidth. ISM bands below 6 GHz are reaching a threshold. The millimeter-wave (mmWave) spectrum is the solution for future smartwatch applications. Therefore, a compact dual-band antenna operating at 25.5 and 38 GHz is presented here. The characteristics mode theory (CMT) aids the antenna design process by exciting Mode 1 and 2 as well as Mode 1–3 at their respective bands. In addition, the antenna structure generates two traverse modes, TM₁₀ and TM₀₂, at the lower and higher frequency bands. The antenna measured a bandwidth (BW) of 1.5 (25–26.5 GHz) and 2.5 GHz (37–39.5 GHz) with a maximum gain of 7.4 and 7.3 dBi, respectively. The antenna performance within the watch case (stainless steel) showed a stable |S₁₁| with a gain improvement of 9.9 and 10.9 dBi and a specific absorption rate (SAR) of 0.063 and 0.0206 W/kg, respectively, at the lower and higher bands. The link budget analysis for various rotation angles of the watch indicated that, for a link margin of 20 dB, the antenna can transmit/receive 1 Gbps of data. However, significant fading was noticed at certain angles due to the shadowing effect caused by the watch case itself. Nonetheless, the antenna has a workable bandwidth, a high gain, and a low SAR, making it suitable for smartwatch and IoT applications. Full article

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Frequency-Selective Surface-Based MIMO Antenna Array for 5G Millimeter-Wave Applications

by Iftikhar Ud Din, Mohammad Alibakhshikenari, Bal S. Virdee, Renu Karthick Rajaguru Jayanthi, Sadiq Ullah, Salahuddin Khan, Chan Hwang See, Lukasz Golunski and Slawomir Koziel

Sensors 2023, 23(15), 7009; https://doi.org/10.3390/s23157009 - 7 Aug 2023

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In this paper, a radiating element consisting of a modified circular patch is proposed for MIMO arrays for 5G millimeter-wave applications. The radiating elements in the proposed 2 × 2 MIMO antenna array are orthogonally configured relative to each other to mitigate mutual coupling that would otherwise degrade the performance of the MIMO system. The MIMO array was fabricated on Rogers RT/Duroid high-frequency substrate with a dielectric constant of 2.2, a thickness of 0.8 mm, and a loss tangent of 0.0009. The individual antenna in the array has a measured impedance bandwidth of 1.6 GHz from 27.25 to 28.85 GHz for S₁₁ ≤ −10 dB, and the MIMO array has a gain of 7.2 dBi at 28 GHz with inter radiator isolation greater than 26 dB. The gain of the MIMO array was increased by introducing frequency-selective surface (FSS) consisting of 7 × 7 array of unit cells comprising rectangular C-shaped resonators, with one embedded inside the other with a central crisscross slotted patch. With the FSS, the gain of the MIMO array increased to 8.6 dBi at 28 GHz. The radiation from the array is directional and perpendicular to the plain of the MIMO array. Owing to the low coupling between the radiating elements in the MIMO array, its Envelope Correlation Coefficient (ECC) is less than 0.002, and its diversity gain (DG) is better than 9.99 dB in the 5G operating band centered at 28 GHz between 26.5 GHz and 29.5 GHz. Full article

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