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A paper based 2‐element antenna for WLAN MIMO applications fabricated using inkjet technology
Author(s) -
Wignes Francesca L.,
Glascoe Cody,
Makar Gregory,
Karakolak Tutku,
Sekhar Praveen
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
microwave and optical technology letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1098-2760
pISSN - 0895-2477
DOI - 10.1002/mop.30822
Subject(s) - fabrication , planar , bandwidth (computing) , inkwell , conductive ink , electronic engineering , antenna (radio) , mimo , materials science , electrical engineering , optoelectronics , electrical conductor , engineering , computer science , telecommunications , nanotechnology , medicine , beamforming , sheet resistance , computer graphics (images) , alternative medicine , pathology , layer (electronics) , composite material
A compact 2‐element antenna for MIMO applications with performance across the WLAN frequency bands is designed and fabricated on paper with a FUJI Film Dimatix 2800 material printer and conductive ink. This antenna is ∼1.1 cm × 3.5 cm and utilizes co‐planar feeding techniques and ground design to allow for resonance in the 2.4 and 5 GHz frequency bands with a minimum 800‐MHz bandwidth. The design is established using commercially available products for minimal processing. Factors such as ink handling, printing conditions, and paper selection are discussed qualitatively as they relate to antenna fabrication and performance. Successful simulation and fabrication is reported with low correlation, high isolation, and low reflection.