Designing large-scale antenna array using sub-array

Antenna array of large scale have been examined for different applications including 5G technology. To get better data rate or a reliable link substantial number of antenna arrays have been utilized to provide high multiplexing gains as well as array gains with high directivity. In this paper a simp...

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Main Authors: Mukit, Naimul, Islam, Md. Rafiqul, Alam, A. H. M. Zahirul, Abdullah, Khaizuran, Abdul Malek, Norun Farihah, Nibir, Rauful, M Adnan, Noor Hidayah, Osman, Eid
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Language:English
English
Published: Lembaga Penerbitan dan Publikasi Ilmiah (LPPI) Universitas Ahmad Dahlan 2019
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/73025/
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Summary:Antenna array of large scale have been examined for different applications including 5G technology. To get better data rate or a reliable link substantial number of antenna arrays have been utilized to provide high multiplexing gains as well as array gains with high directivity. In this paper a simple but efficient implementation technique of using sub-arrays for the improvement of large-sized uniform arrays. By repeating a small sub-array multiple times large arrays can be designed. This implication of utilizing small array simplifies the design of a larger array which allows the designer to concentrate on the smaller sub-array before assembling larger arrays. So, by investigating the sub arrays the performance and radiation characteristics of large arrays can be anticipated. The array-factor for a planar sub-array of 2x2 (4 elements) is analyzed using Mat-lab software and then a large array is formed by placing the 2x2 sub-array in different configurations in a rectangular arrangements up to 8x8 planar array. And then the results are validated with CST (Computer simulation technology) simulation results. In this way the array-factors, directivities, HPBWs, and side lobes of the constructed large arrays are analyzed and associated with the small sub-array.