Flexible Neoprene Rubber-Based Patch Antenna for 5.9 GHz V2X Applications
Author(s) -
Parth Bhaiya,
Alaqmar Karampurwala,
Abhishek Tiwari,
O Rahul Manohar,
Paresh Sagar,
Arpan Shah
Publication year - 2025
Publication title -
ieee access
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Magazines
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 2169-3536
DOI - 10.1109/access.2025.3611814
Subject(s) - aerospace , bioengineering , communication, networking and broadcast technologies , components, circuits, devices and systems , computing and processing , engineered materials, dielectrics and plasmas , engineering profession , fields, waves and electromagnetics , general topics for engineers , geoscience , nuclear engineering , photonics and electrooptics , power, energy and industry applications , robotics and control systems , signal processing and analysis , transportation
This paper presents a compact, high-performance, linearly polarized patch antenna personalized for 5.9 GHz Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication. The antenna, designed on a flexible neoprene rubber substrate with a measured dielectric constant of 5.85 and a loss tangent of 0.016, achieves a 10% drop in patch size compared to standard designs. The dielectric properties of neoprene were characterized using the two-waveguide method, ensuring precise performance optimization. Neoprene's exceptional thermal stability, water resistance during harsh weather conditions, and durability at temperatures around 200°C make it a very reliable material for automotive applications. The proposed antenna's compact size, mechanical flexibility, and cost-effectiveness allows continuous and ease of integration on vehicle rooftops, enabling advanced communication capabilities. This work contributes to scalable, sustainable innovations in vehicular communication systems, lay the foundations for the way for smarter and safer transportation networks.
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