Design and Analysis of Smart Microstrip Patch Antennas for 4G and 5G Communication

Abstract

Wireless mobile communication has seen evolution of technology from first generation (1G) to fifth generation (5G) networks in recent times. The proposed 5G technology relies upon two major frequency divisions, the sub 6 𝐺𝐻𝑧 band (frequencies lower than 6 𝐺𝐻𝑧) and the mmWave band (24 𝐺𝐻𝑧 to 100 𝐺𝐻𝑧). Initially 5G services are being offered in non-standalone mode along with 4G services however, later on standalone 5G networks will also be deployed. It is need of the hour to design smart and intelligent multiband antennas for the modern 4G and 5G wireless communication systems that can improve the overall performance of a communication network by reducing size, complexity, and cost of the antenna structure. This thesis presents three antenna designs that have been developed smartly and intelligently to meet the demands of modern wireless communication systems. All the developed antenna designs have been manufactured and tested for significant antenna performance parameters.